The Horses at the Gate
The Horses at the Gate by Mary Mackey is a work of fiction published by iUniverse in February 2004. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the priestess Marrah as she is initiated into the cult of the Dark Mother amidst the threat of nomad invaders attacking the peaceful, goddess-worshipping people of Shara. With the aid of her nomad lover, Stavan, Marrah must harness powerful magic to protect their children and their community.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and historical elements as the story unfolds in the context of conflict and survival. The book explores themes of love, magic, and the struggle against invasion, set against a richly imagined backdrop. As the second volume of The Earthsong Trilogy, it continues to delve into the complexities of its characters and their intertwined destinies.
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As nomad invaders ride south to attack the peaceful, goddess-worshipping people of Shara, the preistess Marrah is initiated into the cult of the Dark Mother. Armed with powerful magic, she and her nomad lover, Stavan, must fight for the survival of their children and their people. Volume two of The Earthsong Trilogy.
“A heart-pounding evocation…whose lessons lie in the hearts of the characters.”
–Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul.
“Literary grace and powerful storytelling.”
–Theodore Roszak
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