The Sojourner

The Sojourner is a time-bending, multi-generational saga that weaves together the lives of two young women-Chessa, a 21st-century girl grappling with her father's mysterious disappearance and the weight of her inherited powers, and Alinorra, a 16th-century Scottish noble who binds her emotions and soul to an ancient artifact in a desperate bid to escape her feelings. When Chessa unknowingly taps into the same ancient magic as Alinorra, she is thrust into a dangerous journey that uncovers secrets buried deep within her family's past. As Chessa's life spirals out of control, she uncovers her family's ties to ancient scrolls and a forgotten library that could alter the world's power dynamics, she must rely on her friends and allies, including Max, Blake, and the enigmatic healer Seraphine, to solve the mystery and stop the forces threatening to tear her world apart. Rich in magical realism, The Sojourner explores themes of destiny, identity, and the enduring bonds of family across time. With romance, intrigue, and supernatural elements, this novel will appeal to fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife, blending historical fiction with contemporary fantasy for a gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of ancient magic.

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The Sojourner

The Sojourner is a time-bending, multi-generational saga that weaves together the lives of two young women-Chessa, a 21st-century girl grappling with her father's mysterious disappearance and the weight of her inherited powers, and Alinorra, a 16th-century Scottish noble who binds her emotions and soul to an ancient artifact in a desperate bid to escape her feelings. When Chessa unknowingly taps into the same ancient magic as Alinorra, she is thrust into a dangerous journey that uncovers secrets buried deep within her family's past. As Chessa's life spirals out of control, she uncovers her family's ties to ancient scrolls and a forgotten library that could alter the world's power dynamics, she must rely on her friends and allies, including Max, Blake, and the enigmatic healer Seraphine, to solve the mystery and stop the forces threatening to tear her world apart. Rich in magical realism, The Sojourner explores themes of destiny, identity, and the enduring bonds of family across time. With romance, intrigue, and supernatural elements, this novel will appeal to fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife, blending historical fiction with contemporary fantasy for a gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of ancient magic.

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The Sojourner

The Sojourner

by Issadorra Oxford James
The Sojourner

The Sojourner

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The Sojourner is a time-bending, multi-generational saga that weaves together the lives of two young women-Chessa, a 21st-century girl grappling with her father's mysterious disappearance and the weight of her inherited powers, and Alinorra, a 16th-century Scottish noble who binds her emotions and soul to an ancient artifact in a desperate bid to escape her feelings. When Chessa unknowingly taps into the same ancient magic as Alinorra, she is thrust into a dangerous journey that uncovers secrets buried deep within her family's past. As Chessa's life spirals out of control, she uncovers her family's ties to ancient scrolls and a forgotten library that could alter the world's power dynamics, she must rely on her friends and allies, including Max, Blake, and the enigmatic healer Seraphine, to solve the mystery and stop the forces threatening to tear her world apart. Rich in magical realism, The Sojourner explores themes of destiny, identity, and the enduring bonds of family across time. With romance, intrigue, and supernatural elements, this novel will appeal to fans of Outlander and The Time Traveler's Wife, blending historical fiction with contemporary fantasy for a gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of ancient magic.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798991770903
Publisher: WaerdSoja
Publication date: 10/10/2024
Series: The Sojourners
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 418
File size: 2 MB
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Issadorra is an author, speaker, spiritual teacher, who has spent years helping women embrace their personal power through workshops, writing, and movement. Her work blends elements of magical realism, historical intrigue, and deep spiritual journeys, inviting readers to explore the mysteries of self-discovery and ancestral healing. Issadorra's stories are woven with rich symbolism, touching on the power of sacred places and hidden histories, while her travels across the U.S. and Scotland have inspired her to create immersive narratives that resonate with seekers of truth and magic alike. She is a passionate advocate for embracing one's own authority and living a life of adventure and spiritual depth.When she's not writing you can find her "Quite ready for another adventure."

Table of Contents

Book One in the series The Sojourners

I. LIFE ON THE RUN

"Mother, don't worry

I've got a coat and some friends on the corner

Mother, don't worry

She's got a garden we're planting together

Mother, remember the night that the dog had her pups in the pantry?

Blood on the floor and the fleas on their paws

And you cried 'til the morning."

Upward Over The Mountain

Iron & Wine"

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

II. COMING HOME

"Oh, home, let me come home

Home is whenever I'm with you

Oh, home, let me come home

Home is whenever I'm with you."

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Alex Ebert & Jade Castrinos"

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

III. WINDS OF CHANGE

"Lady, long have I loved you: I would have you for my wife.

I shall stay upon your shoreland though it robs me of my life.

I will stay one night beside you, never go back to the sea,

I will stay and be thy husband though it be the death of me."

The Maiden & The Selkie

Heather Dale"

Chapter Twenty One

Chapter Twenty Two

Chapter Twenty Three

Chapter Twenty Four

Chapter Twenty Five

Chapter Twenty Six

Chapter Twenty Seven

Chapter Twenty Eight

Chapter Twenty Nine


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