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The House of Pendragon I: The Firebrand Debra A. Kemp Amber Quill Press October, 2003 1-59279-883-7 Historical fiction Arthurian literature Fantasy fiction

Despite the collar marking her as a slave of Dunn na Carraice, young Lin is fiercely determined to retain her pride and keep her family intact. That dignity bears a price, Lin has drwan the wrath of Modred, the youngest prince of Orkney. His single-minded quest to break strong-willed Lin--by any menas necessary--nearly succeeds. Although Lin is accustomed to the death, disease, rape and famine that runs rampant in the slave hovel she calls home, it is when her beloved brother Dafydd is placed on the auction block that her warrior spirit becomes apparent to all who challenge her, and the shocking secret of her lineage is finally revealed.

2005 EPPIE nominee for best historical fiction 2003 Dream Realm Award nominee for best fantasy

Watch for the sequel: The House of Pendragon II: The Recruit