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is a lyrical historical fantasy novel by Lucy Holland . Set in 535 AD post-Roman Britain, it is a reimagining of the traditional British murder ballad "The Twa Sisters". Plot Overview

: King Cador has lost his magical bond with the land under the influence of the Christian priest Gildas. While the siblings discover their own emerging powers, a mysterious stranger named Tristan arrives, sparking jealousy and betrayal that eventually leads to tragedy. Main Characters Sistersong La Balada Del Arpa De Hueso Lucy...

: Born as a daughter, Keyne knows himself to be a man and fights to be seen as the king's true son and heir. is a lyrical historical fantasy novel by Lucy Holland

: The youngest, a free-spirited seer who longs for love, adventure, and a life beyond the kingdom's walls. Themes Review: Sistersong by Lucy Holland - Hedwig's World While the siblings discover their own emerging powers,

: The eldest, a healer burdened by physical and emotional scars from a childhood fire.

The story follows the three children of King Cador in the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia (modern-day Devon and Cornwall). As the Roman influence fades, the kingdom faces the dual threat of invading Saxons and a cultural shift from pagan magic to Christianity.

The narrative rotates between the three siblings, each struggling with their identity and the changing world: