THE GATHERING
The Gathering is the first volume in an epic series of seven novels. This first explores the unlikely genesis and struggle for generational survival for seven women after the 5th century battle of Orleans in what is now France.
“It was a time when the present was dark and the future was barely a wish. It was a time when the only thing they had left was each other and a newborn child. That was the time of The Gathering.”
Journey through time with “The Gathering”, a spellbinding tale of tradition and resilience in the face of cultural upheaval. amidst the ashes of the roman empire, It is a tale of unwavering loyalty spanning sixteen centuries. In a world where the past and future collide, this first volume unveils the intricate rituals, timeless camaraderie, and unshakable courage of seven women bound by a covenant forged in the shadows of crushing defeat and humiliation. From solemn solstice gatherings to the life-affirming “Ascension” of a new matriarch, every moment is steeped in history and purpose.
A bond is more than a relationship. It is a covenant among souls, evolved over time which time can never break. This is a story of such a covenant, but it was not a typical one for its day. Born out of tragedy, it was forged in the crucible of unrelenting hardship punctuated with periods of prosperity. It has endured through the voices and souls of selected women bound by loyalty and sacrifice, upholding timeless values in pursuit of generational survival.
Meet the GATHERERS
Annavilda
Karasonata
Anadonna
Dadalina
Edana
cassilda
sillantia
About the author
An unlikely combination of education and decades of global experience from the arts and business informs a unique outlook on the world and has formed the inspiration for this epic series “The Bond of Teadorica”. It can be enjoyed by lovers of history, fiction, and epic historical fiction with bold atypical characters. Don’t take my word for it. Read the first volume “The Gathering” and see for yourself.