Judith Tarr, writing as Caitlin Brennan, crafts romantic fantasy novels inspired by her passion for raising and training Lipizzan horses. Her works are celebrated for weaving historical elements into magical realms, offering readers a unique exploration of the past intertwined with fantasy. Tarr's deep understanding of classical languages and medieval studies informs her writing, allowing for meticulously built, detailed worlds.
The story follows a self-indulgent and reckless prince who faces dire consequences for his selfish actions. His journey explores themes of accountability and redemption as he confronts the repercussions of his sins against humanity and divinity. The narrative delves into the transformation of a character who must grapple with the weight of his choices and the fate that awaits him.
The narrative explores the life of Olympias, the formidable mother of Alexander the Great, revealing her influence over his reign and the empire he built. It delves into the rich legends surrounding her, which predate her marriage to Philip of Macedon, highlighting her power and the complexities of her character. Through these stories, the book sheds light on the significant role Olympias played in shaping not only her son's destiny but also the course of history.
The wizard Merlin, imprisoned within an enchanted forest since the fall of Camelot, receives a visitor possessing strong magical talent. His name is Roland, a knight and warrior who has sworn to free the legendary sorcerer. But, to save the wizard, Roland must first confront an old, powerful enemy of Merlin's on a quest for the Holy Grail.
National bestselling author and World Fantasy Award nominee Judith Tarr delivers a powerful epic of a glorious battle against magic unbound… At the coronation of the new king of England, two crowns are offered to Richard the the mortal and the magical. Lured by earthbound glory and driven by mortal faith, Richard spurns the pagan crown — and rides off on a Crusade to reclaim a sun-scorched Jerusalem from the infidels, leaving his new kingdom defenseless in the mists… For some unknown power has brought down the wall between worlds — and beings of dark magic await their chance to cross over the threshold. Summoned to England by his dreams is Arslan, a strapping youth born of fire and man. Able to walk between worlds and speak with spirits, he is destined to help a country he has never seen and swear loyalty to a man he has never Prince John, called Lackland, who will emerge from the shadow of his older brother Richard to rule the armies of the air. There are two wars for England to win or lose. One could weaken a mortal empire. The other could destroy the world…
An epic tale of adventure and romance follows a beautiful, headstrong young priestess named Samara, whose white horse is the incarnation of a goddess on Earth and whose fateful clash with a city where women still rule changes the course of history. 20,000 first printing.
Friends by chance, enemies by birth, Hirel of Keruvarian and Sarevan of Asanion were bound together by circumstances that made them hostages in the war that brewed between their two empires. Each prince was heir to a throne, and neither wanted to harm the other. Theirs was a forbidden bond that threatened to destroy not only themselves, but all their world as well.
Alfred has settled down at last amongst his own people, as Lord Chancellor of Rhiyana. But old enemies will not let Alfred savor his new life, and he must prepare for the ultimate battle of wills against an evil whose power is even greater than his own.
The Isle of Glass (The Hound and the Falcon Trilogy)
Alfred, a healer with special powers, and Thea, a shapechanger, are captured when Crusaders capture the city of Constantinople
He came while she kept vigil in the Temple of Han-Gilen where is his most sacred image. He came, and he loved her. Of that union I was conceived. As was foretold, the stranger passed between the Towers of Dawn, towards the end of the rule of the King, and entered the stronghold of Han-Ianon. He was a man like none other. Offspring of the god of light, his eyes were finely tempered steel, and in the palm of his hand he carried the sun. As had been foretold, he was the King's true heir. In his heart resided love, behind his back...betrayal and dark forces. But the throne of Ianon would demand more than prophecy in the claiming. It would demand a war that set kinsman against kinsman, dark against light. The reckoning would be measured in lost souls and blood.
