The Pendant and a Rose
Andrew Sugden
Type: ARC
Genre: Fantasy
Word count: 157,000
Warnings: Graphic violence, graphic sexual content, swearing
To defeat the malevolent Ahriman, who perverts the souls and minds of humankind, the gods dispatch Savitur. Ahriman crafts three pendants, each imbued with dark power to manipulate men and crush Ahriman’s foes. Savitur chooses an old woman, Gargi, soured by sorrow, pox and separation, to be the clan seer, and help him capture and destroy the pendants. He gives her a magical rose that propels her through time and space. Can she find the pendants, save her clan and discover where she truly belongs? Please note: this book is over 120,000 words, so you will have three weeks to complete it.
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To defeat the malevolent Ahriman, who perverts the souls and minds of humankind, the gods dispatch Savitur. Ahriman crafts three pendants from Irin, the slain clan leader’s blood, each imbued with dark power to manipulate men and crush Ahriman’s foes. Savitur chooses an old woman, Gargi, soured by sorrow, pox and separation, to be the clan seer, and help him capture and destroy the pendants. He gives her a magical rose that propels her through time and space, but who are the people she sees, and can she find the pendants, save her clan and discover where she truly belongs?
This raw and honest novel delves into complex themes of human nature, including alienation, exploitation, and the contrasting forces of love, friendship, and family. A gritty look at the adult world, examining the complexities of humanity, portraying both the icy darkness of hate and the warm light of love.
I’m Andrew, a nurse for many years, with many experiences of working in care and health, which finds resonance in my novel. Until the pandemic, my hobby was grassroots culture, organising festivals, music events and running the Yorkshire Gig Guide. My nursing job continued during the pandemic, but the rest of my world stood still. I always wanted to be a writer. So, I sat down and wrote.
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