Feb 19, 2002 the dragon queen ebook written by alice borchardt. October 6, 1939 july 24, 2007 was an american writer of historical fiction, fantasy, horror. Alice obrien was born on 6 october 1939 in new orleans, louisiana, usa. Alice borchardt books online qbd books australias premier. A professional nurse, she has also nurtured a profound interest in littleknown periods of history. Devoted by alice borchardt was an interesting read for its 10th century subject matter as well as its fine prose. She shared a childhood of storytelling in new orleans with her sister, the novelist anne rice, who was two years younger. Featuring a special introduction by her sister, new york times bestselling author anne rice, alice borchardt s lushly detailed backdrop of tenth century france sets the stage for devoted. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The silver wolf, alice borchardts acclaimed novel of a shapeshifters struggle to survive as woman and wolf amid the dark ages, announced the arrival of a ferociously gifted writer. She reaches into celtic lore, 9th century chistian belief, shamanic ritual and germanic myth to create a world where religion and forces of nature are in flux. See all books authored by alice borchardt, including the silver wolf, and night of the wolf, and more on. The obrien family moved to richardson, texas, when alice was a teenager.
After a hospital where she worked faced staff reductions, alices sister introduced her into the world of novel writing. Warrior bishop owen and pagan witch lover elin must battle brutal viking raiders who. The raven warrior tales of guinevere by alice borchardt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her sister, anne rice, may be immensely better known, but borchardt, the older sister, is rices equal in presenting lush otherworlds. Alice borchardt body of works oeuvre australia unwrapped. After a 30year career as a licensed vocational nurse, borchardt faced staff reductions at the hospital where she worked. The silver wolf by alice borchardt overdrive rakuten.
Indeed, rice, in an introduction to devoted, cites borchardt as an inspiration for her own fiction and an early collaborator in imaginative excess. A professional nurse, she also nurtured a profound interest in littleknown periods of history. Part of this is the sacred marriage between the male and female principles hieros gamos. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. She published her debut novel, devoted, in 1995 and is the bestselling author of the. After elin of the forest people and owen, 23yearold bishop of chantalon, save each others lives, elin chooses to bond to owen as his wife. Devoted by borchardt, alice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Her sister, anne rice, may be immensely better known, but borchardt, the older sister, is rices equal in presenting lush otherworlds balanced with historical detail. Her first novel, devoted 1995, and its sequel, beguiled. Tenthcentury france is a land where the forest people who worship pagan gods are disappearing. She is the author of devoted, beguiled, the silver wolf, more about alice borchardt. See all books authored by alice borchardt, including the silver wolf, and night of. It is the type of book to sit down on a gray day and read, because it is long, but good. The raven warrior by alice borchardt penguin books australia. Set during the dark age when history and myth collide, the raven warrior continues alice borchardt s breathtaking reimagining of the timeless tale of a king called arthur and, of course, of his mercurial queen, guinevere. Night of the wolf by alice borchardt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice borchardt is currently considered a single author.
Alice borchardt nee obrien october 6, 1939 july 24, 2007 was a writer of historical fiction, fantasy, and horror. Anne rice owen, the warriorbishop of chantalon, and elin, a woman of the forest people, join forces to. I found it enchanting, and easy to picture in my mind. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. She was one of five sister of katherine kay allen and howard obrien. Alice borchardt books list of books by author alice. Alice borchardt shared a childhood of storytelling with her sister, the bestselling novelist anne rice, in new orleans. The silver wolf 1998 night of the wolf 1999 the wolf king 2001 tales of guinevere books. The silver wolf, alice borchardt s acclaimed novel of a shapeshifters struggle to survive as woman and wolf amid the dark ages, announced the arrival of a ferociously gifted writer. She is the author of devoted, beguiled, the silver wolf, night of. But when she tells him that shes pregnant from having. Her father, howard, a postal worker, helped her apply for her first library card at age 7.
She spent a childhood of storytelling with her sister, anne rice, who was a novelist as well. Alice borchardt list of books to read devoted books. Featuring a special introduction by her sister, new york times bestselling author anne rice, alice borchardts lushly detailed backdrop of tenth century france. Devoted 1995 beguiled 1997 legends of the wolves books. Devoted has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. An enjoyable story of war and romance in 800s england written by the sister of. The raven warrior continues alice borchardts breathtaking reimagining of the timeless tale of a king called arthur and, of course, of his mercurial queen, guinevere. Alice borchardts devoted a worthy medieval romance set. Borchardt was born alice obrien in new orleans on oct. Featuring a special introduction by her sister, new york times bestselling author anne rice, alice borchardts lushly detailed backdrop of tenth century france sets the stage for devoted. Alice borchardt shared a childhood of storytelling with her sister, the.
Alice borchardt books list of books by author alice borchardt. Alice borchardts devoted a worthy medieval romance set in 10th century france at the time when vikings were a threat to all in france, owen, the young bishop of chantalon, rises as a hero of the people. Borchardt does a wonderful job in this book of drawing together pagan and christian sources. Now, with her masterful weaving of adventure, history, and magic, borchardt delves deeper into the shapeshifter legend, and brings an earlier, more savage time. Now, with her masterful weaving of adventure, history, and magic, borchardt delves deeper into the shapeshifter legend, and brings an earlier, more savage time brilliantly to life.
Alice borchardt shared a childhood of storytelling with her sister, anne rice, in new orleans. Devoted book by alice borchardt, michael page read by. A remarkable tale of passion, adventure, and mysticism, this unforgettable debut novel is commercial fiction at its best. Aug 03, 2007 borchardt was born alice obrien in new orleans on oct. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dragon queen. She lived in houston and was sister of anne rice and aunt to christopher rice. Buy a cheap copy of devoted book by alice borchardt.
The dragon queen by alice borchardt overdrive rakuten. Katherine motivated and supported alice to pursue her career goals. Alice borchardt was an american author of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction books. Alice s sister, the writer anne rice, encouraged her, helped her find an agent, and wrote introductions to several of her books. She was in her mid 50s when her debut novel devoted was published.
She began her nursing career in houston, where she met and married her husband, clifford borchardt. After a hospital where she worked faced staff reductions, alice s sister introduced her into the world of novel writing. Devoted book by alice borchardt, michael page read by 5. Biography 06 okt 1939 born as alice allen obrien on oct 6, 1939 in new orleans, alice had a profound interest in story telling right from her childhood. She is the author of devoted, beguiled, the silver wolf, night of the wolf, the wolf king, and the dragon queen. Devoted audio cassette next page books by alice borchardt. Christianity is arriving with a new god and new rulers. Alice borchardt shared a childhood of storytelling with her sister in new orleans. Find my selection in date order of alice borchardt. Devoted devoted, book 1 by alice borchardt fantastic fiction. In this chivalric sequel to her medieval saga devoted, borchardt returns to ninthcentury france and the city of chantalon, where the bishop, owen, and his wife, elin, confront viking raids and treachery as. Alices sister, the writer anne rice, encouraged her, helped her find an agent, and wrote introductions to several of her books.
Anne rices older sister debuts with a historical, set in ninthcentury europe at the time of charlemagne, chronicling the rise of christianity and resistance to the northern worshippers of odin. She went on to publish six more novels including legends of the wolves trilogy before. She is the author of devoted, beguiled, the silver wolf, night of the wolf and the wolf king. Publication date 1995 topics middle ages publisher new york. France is the scene as the merging of the old forest people religions and the new christianity cause strife. Anne rice owen, the warriorbishop of chantalon, and elin, a woman of the forest people, join forces to defend chantalon from the invading vikings. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be. She is the author of devoted, beguiled, the silver w. Earlier in her literary career, borchardt wrote more conventional historical romances. Devoted written by alice borchardt and published in 1995 by dutton books. This was the first alice borchardt novel that i have ever read.
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