Morgan Llywelyn has been heralded as the high priestess of Celtic legend. She is the author of many novels, including the international bestseller "Lion of Ireland," "1949: A Novel of the Irish Free State," "The Wind from Hastings," and "Red Branch." She lives in Ireland.
"Splendid and compelling."
--ANNE MCCAFFREY
"Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and
their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life
among the Celts as well."
"--Publishers Weekly
""A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination
will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you
have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don't touch it. .
. . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo."
"--Tulsa World
"
"Splendid and compelling."
--ANNE MCCAFFREY
"Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and
their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life
among the Celts as well."
"--Publishers Weekly
""A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination
will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you
have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don't touch it. .
. . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo."
"--Tulsa World
"
"Splendid and compelling."
--ANNE MCCAFFREY
"Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and
their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life
among the Celts as well."
"--Publishers Weekly
""A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination
will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you
have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don't touch it. .
. . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo."
"--Tulsa World
"
"Splendid and compelling."
--ANNE MCCAFFREY
"Llywelyn imaginatively and vividly portrays the druid rituals and
their close ties to nature, and authentically depicts daily life
among the Celts as well."
"--Publishers Weekly
""A masterpiece . . . From page one, the fires of your imagination
will burn with a white heat. . . . Beware the druids! Unless you
have twenty-four hours of non-stop reading time, don't touch it. .
. . Thumbs up. Five stars. Bravo."
"--Tulsa World
"
As every Latin student knows, ancient Gaul was divided into three parts, all conquered by Caesar. Llywelyn tells of that conquest from the viewpoint of the defeated Gauls. Her story is told by the Druid Ainvar, whose``soul friend'' Vercingetorix leads the Gauls in their doomed defense of freedom. Llywelyn is most successful in her evocation of Celtic culture and Druidic beliefs, based on harmony with nature. Once Caesar and Vercingetorix join battle, however, the story bogs down in endless marches, raids, and battles. The characters serve the needs of the plot admirably but are never fully fleshed out and compelling in their own right. Less successful than Llywelyn's earlier novels (e.g. Grania: She-King of the Irish Seas , LJ 3/1/86), this one is still likely to please those who enjoy meticulously crafted historical fiction.-- Beth Ann Mills, New Rochelle P.L., N.Y.
YA-- Epic historical fiction. Ainvar, Chief Druid of the Sacred Grove in Gaul, narrates the story of young chief Vercingetorix's attempt to unify the Celts and defeat Julius Caesar and the invading Romans. Llywelyn explores the Druids' relationship to nature, juxtaposing it with the chaos of battle, the regimentation of the Roman army, and the inevitable destruction of Vercingetorix and his men. In addition to the rousing fight to the finish and the mystique of symbolic Druid rites, period artifacts such as a brooch to hold Ainvar's cape, a comb of bronze, and an amulet of gold are interwoven with daily activities. YAs who are fascinated with this era will devour this novel.-- Pam Spencer, Jefferson Sci-Tech, Alexandria, VA
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