The Matter of Manred Continues..."I would not sell myself so cheap as to be nothing more than a pawn in such a fickle game. If peace and goodwill are to come of our marriage, then peace and goodwill must go into it first. And so I tell you true, and may the Gods and the Ancestors punish me if I prevaricate: I do not yet know my own heart and mind in this matter." - Lady Eithne of DolgalluThe Hedge King's family has feuded with hers for a generation. Marriage between their two clans would bring peace.But the Lady Eithne of Dolgallu has a right to refuse his marriage suit, and withholds her decision from him like a badge of honor.Meanwhile, his cousin Tnúthgal jealously covets his throne, a renewed threat of banditry endangers his people, and rival heroes emerge to challenge his reign.And what interest do the mysterious priests of the Order of the Drymyn have in Eowain's wedding plans?Can young King Eowain hold his kingdom together?Can he convince the Lady Eithne to be his bride?Can two people in an arranged marriage find love?Find out in this exciting, new, full-length adventure novel, The Romance of Eowain!The Romance of Eowain is the third installment in The Matter of Manred, a new cycle of medieval romances, action adventures, heroic fantasies, mysterious priests and their dark and forgetful gods, brought to you from the fantasy fiction workshop of Michael E. Dellert."Welcome back to Droma! And what a welcome. The Romance of Eowain is no regular, drawn out courtship of modern times. Every page is jam-packed with some new twist, devious dealings, black magick, sorcery, leaving me on the edge of my couch with every turn, each treacherous act of betrayal more insidious than the next. And all for the love of a woman. Masterful storytelling yet again from Mr. Michael Dellert." -- Astacia C.
