The White Raven
core novel 1988 The White Raven
Record
| First published | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.85 (1,097 ratings, collected 2026-11-02) |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780688074968 |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
In sixth-century Britain, Branwen serves the willful young Irish princess Esseilte, who is also her cousin and the illegitimate daughter of the Morholt. When the Morholt is killed by an unknown knight, a badly wounded harpist washes ashore and Esseilte nurses him back to health. He is Drustan, the man who killed her uncle. He later returns to ask for her hand on behalf of his uncle, King Marc'h of Kernow, and Esseilte sails with him intending revenge. A mistaken drink binds the two together instead, and Branwen is drawn into the deception that follows. Her own mystical gifts and a bond with the king awaken as the old Druid faith struggles to survive.
Where it sits
- Universe: The White Raven
- Series: The White Raven core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Diana L. Paxson
Awards (verified)
- Mythopoeic Award (Adult Literature), 1989: nominated
Notes
- From the series record (The White Raven): A standalone retelling of Tristan and Iseult told from the viewpoint of Branwen.
Sources
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