From ancient henges to windswept mountains, dive into a world where pagan gods rule, powerful priestesses weave magic, and fierce Celtic tribes battle for dominance.

Britain, AD 38, Princess Cartimandua—Carti—of the Brigantes tribe faces an uncertain

future when her father’s sudden death ignites turmoil. Suspicion falls on the Crow People

of the Votadini tribe, straining the fragile peace between the factions.

But they’re not the only ones bearing a grudge.

A tangled web of political games soon unfolds. When enigmatic Prince Cormag of the

Votadini shows the princess unwanted attention, the Brigantes’ alliance with the Carvetti

is shaken. Cartimandua’s dream of marrying gallant Prince Venutiux of the Carvetti is put

at risk. Soon, Carti finds herself at the center of a whirlwind of divided loyalties.

Yet amidst the misty forests and the blackthorn trees, the Cailleach, the ancient dark

goddess of the Brigantes people, whispers that all is not as it seems. With the fate of her

tribe at stake, Carti must learn to navigate the treacherous waters of politics, duty, magic,

and love.

From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Karsak, The Blackthorn Queen 

transports readers to northern Celtic Britain on the precipice of the second Roman

invasion, introducing us to Cartimandua, princess of the powerful Brigantes tribe.