Loukko by 
Original title: Dotter av jord
Author: Ann-Catrin Mattsson
Published: 2021
Publisher: SWEDEN: Word Audio Publishing International (orig.)
Genre: Fantasy & Science Fiction
Pages: 313
Reading material:
Full English PDF, Swedish edition, Synpses of Books 1-3
Book #1 in EARTHBORN SERIES.
What if Outlander, A Discovery of Witches, and the Brothers Grimm had a wild night out and birthed a rebellious and utterly irresistible love child?
✓ #1 on the Swedish Fantasy Council’s rank of top fantasy series in 2024
✓ Awarded Series of the Year 2023 and Debut of the Year 2022 by Sweden’s Fantasy Chamber!
✓ For fans of Rachel Griffin, Rebecca Ross, and Alix E. Harrow
The year is 1649, and war ravages Europe. In occupied Ireland, we meet Ailea, a young woman whose clairvoyance evokes both envy and fear. Compelled to seek refuge in Scotland with her family, Ailea's path crosses with Magy Cullane, a sage woman with connections to the enigmatic Order. Thus does Ailea plunge into a realm of intrigue and millennia-old secrets.
Meanwhile, on the continent, in the Italian city of Bologna, the young hot-tempered soldier Roderic begins his military training at the war school. Guided by the charismatic master Muccio, Roderic is honed for battle, but is he truly prepared for the grim reality of war? After stumbling upon a mysterious necklace in the mountains, a fair-haired girl begins to haunt his dreams - Ailea. A timeless bond, stretching across centuries, unbreakable even by death.
In the distance, dark forces begin to stir, as a secret brotherhood known as the Black Knights seek a prophetess, a vessel of ancient blood, to fulfill their plans. Driven by an obsession to overthrow the throne and mold the world to their whims, they spare no means to achieve their goals. But what secrets lurk in the shadows, and what is their true plan for Ailea? Both Ailea and Roderic must confront their pasts and the menacing forces threatening to destroy all they hold dear.
EARTHBORN SERIES: Also available:
Earthborn #2: Night of Omen
Earthborn #3: Legacy from the East
The author draws us into a historical novel with elements of witchcraft. We encounter war, love, and magic in such a beautifully vivid and utterly captivating language. Mattsson’s way of weaving the characters' development into the plot makes one emotionally involved, and the book is constantly driven forward with a captivating ending that leaves one completely empty and in shock, awaiting the sequel.
– Fantasy Chamber Series of the Year Award jury motivation
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SWEDEN: Word Audio Publishing International (orig.)
DENMARK (audio & e-book): World Audio Publishing International
POLAND (audio & e-book): World Audio Publishing International
