The Dragon Lord's Daughters

Based on the bad reviews I didn't think I would like this book, so I put off reading it for a while. I was so suprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I read it in one day - I couldn't put it down. Avril's story could have been longer, Maia's story was sweet, but it was Junia's story that really made the book for me. I think Ms. Small should have made it into three full length books - I wanted to read more about each sister. I didn't like the ending very much - it felt rushed, but this book was very entertaining, IMO. I think it's one of Bertrice Small's best books.

I bought about 9 various Beatrice Small books for my mom to read. She is an avid reader and fan of Beatrice's books. I can't speak about the book itself, but I am pleased with my ability to order all the books that she needed to complete out the series. She was elated to receiver her shipment of new books. No complaints!

this is a good story.it begins by telling how Merin Pendragon came to be, by a young lady named lynior whom arthur got pregnant. she is hidden away, and she and arthur never see each other again. It does'nt go into specifics how far ahead that lynior came from so i'm guessing that she is probably a great great great grandmother to merin and his children. Averil, is the eldest, although she is illegitemate, she is very beautiful, and she wishes to marry a powerful lord, but she gets kidnapped, by rhys fitzhugh a young poor bailiif trying to better his situation. Averil and rhys end up falling in love by the end. Maia is merin's legitemate daughter who falls in love with a man who remains faceless in her dreams. Even after they are married, maia and emrys (maia's husband) have a hard time being together, because emrys's mother is the jealous and immortal lady of the lake. Maia goes through some tests to prove to the lady of the lake that she is worthy off her son.Junia I have not read about yet, but this is an engrossing read from start to finish

"Averil". In Everleigh, Godwine Fitzhugh extracts a deathbed promise from his bastard son Rhys to care for his legitimate heir six year old Mary and to "steal an heiress", suggesting the Pendragon girl. Rhys journeys to Dragon Lair in Welshry and abducts Averil Pendragon to be his wife, but not realizing that she, like him, is illegitimate."Maia". The legitimate heir Maia rejects all her suitors insisting that her beloved, who she has met in her dreams, will come for her soon. Emrys Llyn, the Lord of the Lake, arrives to court Maia. He claims to be a descendent of Lancelot and the Lady of the Lake. He admits he lost two previous wives who suddenly died for no known reason. As Emrys and Maia fall in love, will the jealous Lady of the Lake tragically end their relationship?"Junia". Two years later, Junia misses her married sisters, but meets Simon de Bohun and over time they fall in love. Simon tells his dad that he wants to marry Junia, but his cruel father Hugo will never accept a Pendragon. Over a century ago, a feud between the clans formed leaving no hope for the star-crossed lovers. When Junia and Simon meet to say goodbye, Hugo captures her, making it even more impossible for the lovers.The three novellas are refreshing well-written tales that move forward the Arthurian legend a few centuries though the audience needs to know that Junia is raped. The three sisters, descendents of Arthur, make delightful protagonists that fans of Bertrice Small and the Camelot mythos will value highly and want a sequel starring their brother Brynn.Harriet Klausner

Beatrice Small weaves a new tale conjured from the mists of Avalon. We are introduced to the descendants of Pendragon, three daughters from the Camelot line. Averil The Eldest daughter is a great beauty, but bears the shame of being illegitimate. Her great beauty ensures she will make a good marriage and she works hard to make the best match she can. But fate steps in, spinning her life onto a path she did not foresee. Thinking to better his lot in life, a poor bailiff Rhys Fitzhugh, decides to abduct and heiress thinking they will be forced to wed. He kidnaps Averil not realizing she is not the legal heir. Once comes to face the fact he goofed, he must set about to win a very angry Averil's heart. It's great fun and well penned 'taming of the shrew' Camelot style.The second tale concerns Maia - the legitimate heiress. Maia loves Emrys Lynn, the descendent of Lancelot and the Lady of the Lake. There are tales about Emrys' previous wives and their deaths and rumors Emrys is an immortal, but Maia is convinced love will solve all.The last tale about the youngest daughter, Junia. She loves her freedom and roams the countryside. She meets Richard De Bohun, falls in love with him and continues to meet him on the sly, because he is the son of her father's powerful enemy. Little knows Junia, that she is risking her whole family by her secret love.It's a heady mix of myth, sensuality and the love of three very strong women. Dead on target! An excellent addition to Grail fiction.