Daughter of Black Lake

Set in a remote northern settlement during the iron age, this historical novel by Cathy Marie Buchanan explores a community rooted in pagan traditions, where a young girl named Devout comes of age amidst changing times. As external threats and internal struggles emerge due to famine and foreign influence, her extraordinary gift becomes crucial to her family's survival. With a richly imagined setting and compelling characters, the story offers a vivid glimpse into a long-forgotten world and the resilience of those who live within it.