Song of the Huntress by Lucy Holland

In "Sistersong" author Lucy Holland's enthralling narrative, the ancient tale of Herla and the Wild Hunt unfolds as a potent feminist fantasy set against the tumultuous backdrop of 60AD Britain.

Herla, driven by a fierce desire to protect her lover, land, and people from the encroaching Romans, strikes a perilous bargain with the king of the Otherworld. Yet, time slips away unnoticed within his realm, leaving Herla to emerge centuries later, bereft of all she once held dear. Bound to wield the Otherworld king's blade, she becomes the enigmatic Lord of the Hunt, leading her immortal warriors through the ages, reaping souls along the way.

Amidst this timeless pursuit, Herla's path crosses with Queen Æthelburg of Wessex, a formidable warrior facing her own trials within a court rife with treachery and dark machinations. As Æthel and Herla's destinies intertwine, they confront a rising tide of malevolence that threatens to engulf Britain in shadow once more.

Haunted by the awakening of ancient kings and the looming specter of the Otherworld's ascendance, Herla and Æthel forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must unearth the dormant magic within King Ine's bloodline to stem the tide of darkness and thwart those who seek to manipulate it for their own ends.

As their bond deepens, Herla is compelled to reclaim her lost humanity and seek redemption from the curse that binds her. With time running short and the fate of Britain hanging in the balance, they embark on a perilous journey to defy fate and forge a new destiny—one where the power of love and resilience may yet triumph over ancient evils.