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Warriors #2
Warriors of Camlann by N M Browne
Book by Browne, N. M.
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First published January 1, 2003
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N.M. Browne
12 books67 followersI was born in Burnley, Lancs (England) and lived not too far from Pendle Hill - the haunt of witches and all manner of strangeness. This may have had an effect on my imagination.
My father was a painter and teacher and my mother was a teacher too. Both were Welsh and this has probably had an impact on my imagination too. The whole family headed for Wales every holiday so that even now Wales is inextricably linked with long car journeys, holidays, family and general happiness.
I still support Wales rather than England in most things, particularly rugby, much to my husband's annoyance. I have one sister (a very good painter), one husband, four children, one (mad) dog, a bearded dragon and eight nieces and nephews. I live in South West London.
I believe passionately that education is a good thing and just wish that mine made more impact on my thinking. I went to Edge End High School then Nelson and Colne Sixth Form College, both in Lancashire. After an uneventful 'gap year' – trying and failing to get to grips with accountancy, retail (the Co-op bra department) and pharmaceuticals ( the pharmacy at Burnley General Hospital,) I went to New College, Oxford to read Philosophy and Theology and then to King's College, Cambridge to learn how to be a teacher. I taught - briefly - before going back to college – this time to Manchester Business School to get an MBA. After that I worked for an oil company as a kind of all-purpose executive person, but left before I learnt anything that might have been useful either to the company or to me.
When I was seven I knew exactly what I wanted to be but I forgot all about it until some time after I had my second baby when I suddenly remembered that I had always wanted to be a writer. I was lucky enough to be on a corporate career break at the time and my broken career never got mended. Writing is the best job I've ever had.
--N. M. Browne was born in the North of England to Welsh parents. This background inspired a fascination with all things Celtic and an interest in how earlier societies survived the bleakness of a northern winter. Ms. Browne lives in London, England and is the author of Hunted (Bloomsbury 2002).
My father was a painter and teacher and my mother was a teacher too. Both were Welsh and this has probably had an impact on my imagination too. The whole family headed for Wales every holiday so that even now Wales is inextricably linked with long car journeys, holidays, family and general happiness.
I still support Wales rather than England in most things, particularly rugby, much to my husband's annoyance. I have one sister (a very good painter), one husband, four children, one (mad) dog, a bearded dragon and eight nieces and nephews. I live in South West London.
I believe passionately that education is a good thing and just wish that mine made more impact on my thinking. I went to Edge End High School then Nelson and Colne Sixth Form College, both in Lancashire. After an uneventful 'gap year' – trying and failing to get to grips with accountancy, retail (the Co-op bra department) and pharmaceuticals ( the pharmacy at Burnley General Hospital,) I went to New College, Oxford to read Philosophy and Theology and then to King's College, Cambridge to learn how to be a teacher. I taught - briefly - before going back to college – this time to Manchester Business School to get an MBA. After that I worked for an oil company as a kind of all-purpose executive person, but left before I learnt anything that might have been useful either to the company or to me.
When I was seven I knew exactly what I wanted to be but I forgot all about it until some time after I had my second baby when I suddenly remembered that I had always wanted to be a writer. I was lucky enough to be on a corporate career break at the time and my broken career never got mended. Writing is the best job I've ever had.
--N. M. Browne was born in the North of England to Welsh parents. This background inspired a fascination with all things Celtic and an interest in how earlier societies survived the bleakness of a northern winter. Ms. Browne lives in London, England and is the author of Hunted (Bloomsbury 2002).
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April 3, 2024
Ursula and Dan find themselves in King Arthur’s world, but he is not quite the man of the legend. Nevertheless, they help him as they feel this will give them the best chance to return to the present.
Browne has created a brutal world, born mostly from history but blended with intriguing fantasy. We hear POV from both Ursula and Dan, as they try to make sense of the people around them and come to terms with their new situation. The dual POV makes for an engaging read and keeps you wanting more throughout the book.
The characters have depth and have grown in many ways since book one, Ursula and Dan are out of time but they are no longer fish out of water, having adapted to life without the creature comforts they are used to.
Suitable for age 13+, adults will enjoy the historical encounter as much as the intended young adult audience. I particularly enjoyed all the references to Roman and Dark Age places in Britain. This book allows you to have a snapshot of life before 1066 and gives you a great sense of how Britain developed during those years. I’m looking forward to book three.
Browne has created a brutal world, born mostly from history but blended with intriguing fantasy. We hear POV from both Ursula and Dan, as they try to make sense of the people around them and come to terms with their new situation. The dual POV makes for an engaging read and keeps you wanting more throughout the book.
The characters have depth and have grown in many ways since book one, Ursula and Dan are out of time but they are no longer fish out of water, having adapted to life without the creature comforts they are used to.
Suitable for age 13+, adults will enjoy the historical encounter as much as the intended young adult audience. I particularly enjoyed all the references to Roman and Dark Age places in Britain. This book allows you to have a snapshot of life before 1066 and gives you a great sense of how Britain developed during those years. I’m looking forward to book three.
January 27, 2018
An interesting sequel the first one. I read this a kid, and my child self would rate this a 5-star.
February 15, 2020
Super fun and interesting read!!!!
March 24, 2017
This book was enjoyable to read.
Liked the story hard to put down. The characters were realistic for that time in history, and the battle tactic was interesting.
Liked the story hard to put down. The characters were realistic for that time in history, and the battle tactic was interesting.
September 13, 2011
Dan and Ursula thought the Veil would take them home, back to their own time. Instead, they must once again fight for the survival of the Combrogi tribe, this time from the Aenglise, under the leadership of Arturus. Dan and Ursula must struggle with whether to get involved in another war, this time under a King Arthur who isn't very heroic?
April 9, 2010
it wasn't the best ending for a book, but i don't think that she could have ended it the book in a better way unless she wanted to add one or two more books to the Warriors of series...
July 1, 2011
Dan and Ursula have ended up 20 years after their original journey through the yellow mist, though not with the same gifts. Will they ever make it home???
April 3, 2012
Book two set in King Arthur's time.
October 26, 2020
Loved the first book and the second was no exception, just brilliant story telling, awesome characters that I fell in love with, I feel like this story is gonna be with me for a while.
March 12, 2008
Excellent sequel to Warriors of Alvanna.
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