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The Dragon Tree: A haunting medieval time-slip (Dr DuLac series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Julia Ibbotson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 110 ratings
For fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, Christina Courtenay.
Echoes of the past resonate through time and disturb medievalist Dr DuLac as she struggles with misfortune in the present. She and Rev Rory have escaped to the island of Madeira on a secondment from their posts, yet they are not to find peace – until they can solve the mystery of the shard of azulejo and the ancient ammonite. Viv’s search brings her into contact with two troubled women: a noblewoman shipwrecked on the island in the 14th century and a rebellious nun from the 16th century. As Viv reaches out across the centuries, their lives become intertwined, and she must uncover the secrets of the ominous Dragon Tree in order to locate lost artefacts that can shape the future.

Praise for Julia Ibbotson

(for A Shape on the Air) “In the best Barbara Erskine tradition …I would highly recommend this novel” -Historical Novel Society

(for the series) “Julia does an incredible job of setting up the idea of time-shift so that it’s believable and makes sense” – book tour reviewer

(for The Dragon Tree) “The idea of being able to ‘feel’ what happened in the past is enticing … “The sense of the island is really wonderful … Julia brings it to life evocatively” ” – Joanna Courtney

(for The Dragon Tree) “an engaging and original time-slip novel that keeps the reader turning the pages…the characters are authentic and the mystery is neatly woven between the centuries …seamless time transitions” – Melissa Morgan
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    Dr DuLac series
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    November 25, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MMB6S5W
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
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  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Dr DuLac series
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Julia Ibbotson

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Acclaimed, award-winning author Julia Ibbotson is fascinated by the early medieval world and the concept of resonances across time. She read English at Keele University, England (after a turbulent but exciting gap year in Ghana, West Africa) specialising in medieval language, literature and history, and has a PhD in socio-linguistics. She wrote her first novel at 10 years of age, but became a school teacher, then an academic as a senior university lecturer and researcher.

She has published a number of books, including memoir, children’s medieval fantasy, a trilogy set in Ghana, and early medieval time slip/dual time, as well as academic works. Apart from insatiable reading, she loves travelling the world, singing in choirs, swimming, yoga and walking in the countryside in England and Madeira where she and her husband divide their time.

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  • Jessica Belmont
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Dragon Tree
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
    Ahh, returning to the Dr. Dulac series with The Dragon Tree. I love time slip novels because they are so uniquely crafted. Julia Ibbotson’s writing is impressive because she keeps the reader engaged and keeps the plot seamless.

    I was transported into this story. This story is so easy to get lost in and I really enjoy the mystery throughout the story.

    Viv is back. I love her growth as a character and it’s been really great to watch her through this series so far.

    If you like time-slip novels that allow you to get lost in the story and feel as though you’re there, check this series out.

    Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources for the free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
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  • Siobhain (What You Tolkien About)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite time-slip series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2024
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    This is the second timeslip novel I’ve read by Ibbotson and the second in her Dr DuLac series. I originally loved A Shape On The Air, the first in the series and I have to say I think I loved this one even more. It was lovely to see Viv back and of course Rory. I would say that you do benefit from reading the first novel prior to starting this one to get a better understanding of what is happening rather than reading it as a standalone.

    Ibbotson further explores the connection between the Shard of azulejo and the ammonite as well as Viv’s ability to reach across time. One thing I love, apart from the fantasy aspect and characters, is the history or should I say the historical realism we get in this series. It is clear that Dr Ibbotson love of history particularly medieval shines through as well as her research and knowledge.

    I honestly loved The Dragon Tree and I think anyone who loves historical fiction or timeslip novels needs to read this series. It has everything you could wish for including fantastic writing, memorable and interesting characters, attention to detail and a captivating plot. An easy 5 star.
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