Ztracená královna (2026)

This Czech-language historical novel is the first volume in a trilogy revealing the previously unknown story of a real but now unfortunately forgotten sixth-century Scottish queen. Langoreth, one of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, rules during a time of great unrest and bloodshed, when Christianity reaches the British Isles, suppresses traditional beliefs and changes her life forever. Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid later known as Merlin, Langoreth is thrust into a world of danger and violence. War brings the hero known as Pendragon to her door, and Langoreth falls in love with one of his warriors. As a noble daughter, however, she is betrothed to the son of the high king, who sympathizes with the followers of Christianity. Langoreth accepts her role and decides to fight to preserve the old faith, her kingdom and everything dear to her. To portray sixth-century southern Scotland and the world of the Britons as faithfully as possible, the author spent almost six years conducting extensive research for the novel. Alongside the compelling story of a young Scottish queen, the book offers an introduction to early medieval Scotland, the events and important historical figures of the time, and the lives of the people living around present-day Glasgow after the departure of the Roman armies.