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The White Mare

Jules Watson (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesThe Dalriada Trilogy #1
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.86
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarPolitical ViolenceForced MarriageColonizationViolence

Positive tags

Forced ProximitySlow BurnFound FamilyRedemption Arc

Hero archetypes

ExilePrince / Royalty

Heroine archetypes

PriestessPrincess / RoyaltyReluctant HeroineWarrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersPolitical Marriage

Tropes

Political MarriageEnemies to LoversRebellionColonizationReluctant HeroExileNon-Western SettingPolitical IntrigueForced ProximityWar

Themes

Resistance and SurvivalCultural IdentityLove vs DutyUnity and DivisionColonialismPolitical AllianceFaith and Tradition

Synopsis

Seeking to help her people hold out against Roman conquerors in 79 AD, Scottish priestess and princess Rhiann is forced into a political marriage, while exiled Irish prince Eremon must unite the feuding tribes of his adopted country.

Tags

Historical FantasyCeltic FantasyWar StoryRomance