Skin

Name: Skin
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922182333
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By Ilka Tampke

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Skin by Ilka Tampke is a captivating historical fiction novel set in Iron Age Britain. It follows Ailia, an orphaned girl who struggles with her identity in a society that values lineage and totemic connections during a time of looming Roman invasion. As she embarks on a quest for belonging and self-discovery, she grapples with ancient traditions and spiritual teachings.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by ancient history and Celtic mythology, as it vividly immerses you in a richly imagined world on the brink of invasion by the Roman Empire. The blend of mysticism and strong characters provides an intriguing exploration of identity and belonging in a historical setting.

Skin

The author pens a fantasy romance about courage, sacrifice, and belonging in which a young woman is torn between two loves in Iron-Age Britain.

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Skin is a beautiful and brilliant book, a masterpiece. - John Marsden

Southwest Britain, AD 43. For the people of Caer Cad, 'skin' is their totem, their greeting, their ancestors, their land. Ailia does not have skin. Abandoned at birth, she serves the Tribequeen of her township.

Ailia is not permitted to marry, excluded from tribal ceremonies and, most devastatingly, forbidden to learn. But the Mothers, the tribal ancestors, have chosen her for another path. Lured by the beautiful and enigmatic Taliesin, Ailia embarks on an unsanctioned journey to attain the knowledge that will protect her people from the most terrifying invaders they have ever faced.

Set in Iron-Age Britain on the cusp of Roman invasion, Skin is a thrilling, full-blooded, mesmerising novel about the collision of two worlds, and a young woman torn between two men.

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Skin by Ilka Tampke has been praised for its depth, sincerity, and its masterful weaving of myth, history, and romance. Reviewers highlight its appeal to both historical and literary fiction enthusiasts, with a strong narrative set in Iron Age Britain that captivates with its mystical elements. The novel is noted for its compelling vision and singular heroine, and it has been compared favourably to works of almost fantasy, resonating with themes of love, belonging, and change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182333

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 492g

Pages: 368

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Ilka Tampke Penguin Books Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Ilka Tampke was awarded a Glenfern Fellowship in 2012. Her short stories and articles have been published in several anthologies. She lives in Woodend, Australia. Skin is her first novel. International rights to Skin have been sold to publishers in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the US, the UK and Vietnam.

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