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The First Three Books in Vijaya's Schartz's
Curse of the Lost Isle Series

Princess of Bretagne
Book One

806 AD - Alba (Ancient Scotland)

As the Vikings raid the coast of Alba, Pressine of Bretagne sets out to seduce King Elinas of Dumfries, chosen by the Goddess to unite the tribes against the foreign invader. Elinas, still mourning his departed queen, has no intention to remarry. Head‑strong and independent, Pressine does not expect to fall for the very attractive, wise and noble ruler... Furthermore, her Pagan nature clashes with the religious fanaticism of the king’s Christian heir, who suspects her unholy ancestry and will stop at nothing to get rid of her.

"This author is new to me, so I wasn’t certain what to expect. Her attention to the harsh conditions of this violent time period is spot on, and starting with a brutal Viking raid caught my attention immediately. She brings the world of Pressine to life with vivid details of daily life, clothing, customs, manners, Celtic history and the conflict between the early Christian church and the old pagan beliefs of the goddess.

This story is filled with action and danger and there are many interesting secondary characters that help drive the plot forward.  I particularly like Gwenvael, Pressine’s brother, who has extensive scenes in his own viewpoint scattered throughout.  Look for the just released, PAGAN QUEEN, to continue the saga of these two lovers" ~ 4 Blue Ribbons, Gayle, Romance Junkies Reviews   

Pagan Queen
Book Two

810 AD - Alba (Ancient Scotland)

Queen at last, Pressine brings victory to her beloved Elinas and prosperity to their growing kingdom. But she has to contend with the intrigues of Charlemagne's bishops, spurred by her Christian stepson. She also fears the curse that could bring her downfall. For the love of Elinas, she will tempt fate and become with child. But when her indomitable passion challenges the wrath of the Goddess Herself. . . can she win that battle?

"Pagan Queen is the second in a new series by Schartz. It continues the story of Pressine, a fae queen who marries Elinas in order to unite all the tribes of Bretagne. Her only caveat to Elinas is that he must never see her in childbed.

Schartz is an accomplished writer, whose pacing, conflicts, and goals are always complex and whose good characters are always likeable, and whose villains are evil incarnate. You have to like her villains as much as the good guys! Matticks is a magnificent example of this!" ~ 5 Stars, Alberta, Manic Readers

Seducing Sigefroi
Book 3

Luxembourg - 963 AD

To offset the curse that makes her a serpent from the waist down one day each month, Melusine, exiled Princess of

Strathclyde, must seduce and wed a mortal knight, the shrewd and ambitious Sigefroi of Ardennes.

Sigefroi, son of the Duke of Lorraine, suspects Melusine is not what she appears, but her beauty, her rich dowry, and her sharp political skills serve his ambitions. He never expected her to soften his stone-cold warrior heart.  

So close to the Imperial court, dangers and intrigue threaten Melusine. War looms on the horizon, a Mermaid was sighted around Luxembourg, and Sigefroi’s bishop brother questions her ancestry. If anyone ever suspects Melusine’s true nature, she will burn at the stake...

"As always, Schartz spins a great story. It’s a bit bloody and bloodthirsty in places... But that's part of the drama, and Schartz certainly knows drama." ~ 4.5 Stars, Roberta, Manic Readers

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