Set in the time of the Revolutionary War, Guardian of the Freedom takes the magical destiny of the Kirkwood family from the heart of Great Britain to America's troubled shores.
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Set in the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War, Radford's swashbuckling fifth book in her Merlin's Descendants series (after 2003's Guardian of the Promise) focuses on Georgina "Georgie" Kirkwood, newly appointed Knight of the Inner Circle of the Pendragon Society. Georgie serves as a counselor to her brother, Drake, who's the Pendragon (master magician) of England. Being a rebellious and free-spirited woman, Georgie chafes at the restrictions placed on females, so she disguises herself as a misbegotten, mercenary son of an earl and runs off to the Austro-Hungarian border, where she joins the battle against the invading Turks and is sorely wounded. Seven years later, she returns home to find her family being harried by some mysterious person who's trying to take over the society and kill Drake. Finally, blackmailed and forced to leave England, Georgie becomes a spy against the rebellious colonists in America. The smooth blend of historical fantasy, magic and audacious swordsmanship makes for an absorbing and fun read. (Apr. 5)
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Radford's Merlin's Descendants saga, of which this is the fifth volume, is an impressive example of the new subgenre in which the Matter of Britain is projected forward in time. This volume, set early in the reign of George III, finds him not taking the advice of the current Pendragon, Drake Kirkwood. Kirkwood has the excuse of ill health for not being more forcible, but the situation allows for the increasing influence of Dr. Milton Marlowe, a member of the Pendragon Society with fewer than the requisite scruples. Drake is also handicapped by his sister Georgina's soldiering abroad, coming home to recover from wounds, and then being sent on a secret mission to the restive American colonies. There the deadly question is squarely thrown up to her: Is the Americans' quest for freedom likely to destroy the Pendragon line and unleash chaos on the world? Or does it represent the next stage in the cause for which Merlin's descendants have fought for centuries? Saga stalwarts will keep reading until they find out. Roland Green
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Good review of the American Revolution.,
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This review is from: Guardian Of The Freedom: (Merlin's Descendents #5) (Merlin's Descendants) (Hardcover)
This is a great addition to the Irene Radfrod series on Marlin's Descendents and makes you wish for more. The Pendragons are finally brought to America, this time in the years leading to the Revolution.
Interesting in the way it is handled and riveting in the writing.
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American Revolutionary Swordswoman/Magical Adept,
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This review is from: Guardian of the Freedom: Merlin's Descendents #5 (Merlin's Descendants) (Mass Market Paperback)
Since I love swordswomen, I knew I had to read this book when I saw the sword wielding woman on the cover. Bringing a swordswoman into an American Revolution context ups my interest even more. The dashing central character, Georgina Kirkwood, is also a magical adept who belongs to a family that is committed to the magical defense of England. Siding with the revolutionaries in the American colonies is therefore a cause for character conflict which makes for a great deal of drama. Georgina's niece Emily is also a strong character.
This is the fifth novel in a series called Merlin's Descendants. I found it so extraordinary that I definitely want to read the rest of these books.
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The latest of a great series,
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This review is from: Guardian Of The Freedom: (Merlin's Descendents #5) (Merlin's Descendants) (Hardcover)
This is the latest of the series and the action moves to the USA just before the Boston Tea Party. We see much of the action through the eyes of one of Merlin's female descendants, Georgie. The family traditions have changed and the male descendants seem to think that they are the only ones who can lead. Georgie fools them all and assumes a male alter ego. She becomes a Mason and also joins other secret fraternal organizations. The book documents some of the ways these organizations played a part in the founding of our country. Magic abounds as usual and I hated to finish the book. I wish the author would get busy and write the next installment. I do hope this isn't the end of the series.
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