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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Paperback)
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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Paperback)
Series: Gael Song
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The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that
intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, The Children of
Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna
Lawless. They think they've killed the last of us... 981 AD. The
Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has
ambitions for her son – and herself – but Ireland is a
dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long.
Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians, an
immortal race who can do fire-magic. She has kept her powers hidden
at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world – like
the Tuatha Dé Danann, a race of warriors who are sworn to kill
Fomorians. Fódla is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann with the gift of
healing. Her kind dwell hidden in a fortress, forbidden to live
amongst the mortals. Fódla agrees to help her kin by going to spy
on Brian Boru, a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland.
She finds a land on the brink of war – a war she is desperate to
stop. However, preventing the loss of mortal lives is not easy with
Ireland in turmoil and the Fomorians now on the rise... Reviews for
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men 'Lawless blends fantasy with
historical fiction to great effect.' SFX 'A novel that celebrates
the extraordinary history of Ireland while giving voice to the
women who helped shape it. Highly recommended.' Lucy Holland 'An
excellent read.' Mark Lawrence 'Highlander meets The Last
Kingdom... I was hooked from page one.' Anthony Ryan 'Gripping and
beautiful. A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce
heroines.' Anna Smith Spark 'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history,
and politics.' D.K. Fields 'A vividly written story that makes the
ancient past feel contemporary.' Joseph O'Connor 'Rife with
atmosphere and armies, magic and compelling characters, it swept me
along and refused to be put down.' H.M. Long 'An epic historical
fantasy that weaves myth and history into a sprawling tale of
magic, intrigue, and war. Absorbing and richly detailed.' Ian Green
'With all the complex political machinations of A Song of Ice and
Fire and the bloody battles of The Warlord Chronicles, it's ideal
for fans of both.' Stephen Aryan 'An atmospheric journey into a
thrilling historical fantasy world.' R.J. Barker
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Imprint: |
Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Gael Song |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Authors: |
Shauna Lawless
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
464 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80328-264-0 |
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LSN: |
1-80328-264-9 |
Barcode: |
9781803282640 |
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