The Children of Gods and Fighting Men

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<b>The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, <i>The Children of Gods and Fighting Men</i> is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless.</b><i>They think they've killed the last of us...</i> 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... <b>Reviews for <i>The Children of Gods and Fighting Men</i></b> 'Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.' <b><i>SFX</i></b> 'A novel that celebrates the extraordinary history of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it. Highly recommended.' <b>Lucy Holland</b> 'An excellent read.' <b>Mark Lawrence</b> '<i>Highlander</i> meets <i>The Last Kingdom</i>... I was hooked from page one.' <b>Anthony Ryan</b> 'Gripping and beautiful. A Celtic <i>Last Kingdom</i> with wild magic and fierce heroines.' <b>Anna Smith Spark</b> 'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics.' <b>D.K. Fields</b> 'A vividly written story that makes the ancient past feel contemporary.' <b>Joseph O'Connor</b> 'Rife with atmosphere and armies, magic and compelling characters, it swept me along and refuse

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781803282640

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

194 x 127 x 32 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Bloomsbury USA