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Medieval Monday Week 4

10/12/2020

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Happy Monday? I used to wince at the greeting that was surely an oxymoron.
 
But with Medieval Monday, I know there will be new snippets from wonderful books that will immerse me in romance, history, and fantasy. As if that's not awesome enough, the theme this fall is nature. If you enjoy any of these things, be sure to check out the Medieval Romance Lovers page on Facebook. There you will find authors of medieval romance sharing links to their websites – their beautiful, creative websites -- where they share snippets of their work every Monday.

You can also find us on Twitter, #MedMonFall20.
 
This week, I’ve switched from a drive to a Christmas tree farm to a medieval setting. My hero Lachlann has fallen forward in time, but he is every bit a medieval man with a medieval past. 

Lachlann sat at his desk, seeing not his computer but a broad, empty field, the loch sparkling in the distance. His best friend’s lyrical brogue sounded crystal clear in his memory.

‘“The sun hung midway between heaven and earth, the great loch silver beneath it, as Lachlann An Damh plowed his field.’ That sounds good, don’t you think? Must you do that?”

Lachlann stopped in his tracks to glare at Rónán, who sat on a rock, sketching and watching him work.

“Must I do what?”


“It would be much more picturesque, and my drawing would look a lot better, if you would guide your oxen like any normal tuathanach. But no, you can’t be like other farmers. You have to pull the plow yourself, like one of your beasts.”
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“At the moment, I have more land than beasts,” grunted Lachlann, straining as he pulled the heavy, wooden plow over a deep rut. “One day, I’ll have more oxen." 


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9 Comments
Cathy MacRae
10/12/2020 10:35:34

Intriguing! Love the setting and his response. :-)

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Anastasia
10/13/2020 10:58:27

Thanks for stopping by, Cathy!

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Mary Morgan
10/12/2020 11:39:21

Oh! I love this scene, Anastasia!

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Anastasia
10/13/2020 10:57:50

Thank you, Mary!

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Judith Sterling link
10/12/2020 12:37:54

Wonderful snippet, Anastasia! Happy Medieval Monday!

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Anastasia
10/13/2020 10:58:53

Thanks so much, Judith. :)

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Kelley Heckart link
10/12/2020 19:22:11

Love the setting and the conflict between them.

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Anastasia
10/13/2020 10:59:50

Kelley, thank you.

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Barbara Bettiis
10/19/2020 16:18:33

Great scene, Anastasia!

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