By Darkness Hid
By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson, published by Marcher Lord Press in April 2009, is a fantasy novel that explores the lives of two young individuals in a land divided by darkness. The story follows Achan, a slave who has endured a life of hardship, and Vrell, a girl disguised as a boy to evade capture. Both characters grapple with newfound abilities known as bloodvoicing, which allow them to communicate through their minds. As they navigate their complex realities, they face challenges that test their identities and destinies.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of struggle, identity, and the quest for freedom. Achan’s journey from servitude to potential heroism intertwines with Vrell’s determination to assist him while concealing her true self. The book presents a richly imagined world where the forces of good and evil collide, and the characters must confront both external threats and their internal conflicts. With 376 pages, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale that blends elements of fantasy and historical fiction within a Christian context.
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Darkness divides the land.
Half of Er’Rets is locked beneath an impenetrable shroud. On the side that still sees the sun, two young people struggle to understand the mind-communication abilities thrust upon them.
It’s called bloodvoicing. Some say it’s a gift. One of the newly “gifted” wish it had never come.
Achan had been a slave all his life. Worse than a slave–a stray. He is consigned to the kitchens of a lord and forced to swallow a foul potion every day. When an enigmatic knight offers to train Achan for the Kingsguard, he readily accepts. But his new skills with the sword do not prepare him for the battle raging between the voices in his head.
Vrell Sparrow is not who she seems. She masquerades as a boy to avoid capture by the powerful forces that seek to exploit her. But Vrell feels called to help a young squire who recently discovered his bloodvoicing gift, even if doing so requires her to work with those who could destroy her.
While Achan learns to use his new ability, Vrell struggles to shut hers down. All the voices strive to learn Achan and Vrell’s true identities–and a different kind of voice is calling them both.
Toward a destination that is by darkness hid.
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