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About Child of the Phoenix

Discover the powerful story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crowns… The child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire. In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born. Her mystical powers and unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history. Raised by her fiercely Welsh nurse to support the Celtic cause against the predatory English king, Princess Eleyne is taught to worship the old gods and to look into the future and the past. However, unable to identify time and place in her terrifying visions, she is powerless to avert forthcoming tragedy… Despite impassioned resistance, Eleyne’s world is shaped by powerful men – but her tempestuous life and loves tie her to the destinies of England, Scotland and Wales… Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: ‘Atmospheric’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews Praise for Barbara Erskine: ‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times ‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times ‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman & Home Readers love Barbara Erskine: ‘Wow! Couldn't put it down until it was finished…and left me thirsting for more! History, past life regression, hypnosis, trances, ghosts and a passionate love story…Very powerful story.’ ‘This is one author who deserves every accolade that has come her way.’ ‘From the first few sentences I was hooked and…completely spellbound…it was such a shame to reach the end!’ ‘What a fantastic novel…unputdownable!’ ‘Barbara Erskine is a true literary treasure’ ‘This is storytelling at its best…so descriptive that you could almost imagine you are there’ ‘Woven to perfection’ About the author An historian by training, Barbara Erskine is the author of three collections of short stories, and thirteen bestselling novels that demonstrate her interest in both history and the supernatural. Lady of Hay, her first novel, has now sold over three million copies worldwide. She lives with her family in an ancient manor house near Colchester, and a cottage near Hay-on-Wye.