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The Words of Kings and Prophets

Series: Gael Song
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THE BRILLIANT NEW GAEL SONG NOVEL FROM SHAUNA LAWLESS, THE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD, AVAILABLE NOW! Power fades but fire endures... Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for supremacy. Gormflaith, a Fomorian and unhappy queen... Read More
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The Words of Kings and Prophets

The second historical fantasy adventure that intertwines traditional mythology with medieval Irish history by Irish author Shauna Lawless.

The second historical fantasy adventure that intertwines traditional mythology with medieval Irish history by Irish author Shauna Lawless.

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THE BRILLIANT NEW GAEL SONG NOVEL FROM SHAUNA LAWLESS, THE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD, AVAILABLE NOW!

Power fades but fire endures...

Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for supremacy.

Gormflaith, a Fomorian and unhappy queen of mortal king Brian Boru, schemes to destroy her sworn enemies, the Descendants. As her plans take an unexpected turn, Gormflaith discovers her magic is more powerful than she ever realised – but at what cost?

Descendant healer Fódla dwells disguised in the mortal world, seeking to protect her young nephew – but the boy has secrets of his own. Fódla must do all in her power to keep him hidden from those who would use him for evil.

When a mysterious man comes to King Brian's court, his presence could spell disaster for both Gormflaith and Fódla – and for Ireland herself. For he is Tomas, an ambitious immortal – and he will do anything to see his plans become reality...

The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is a powerful historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless, set in war-torn medieval Ireland. Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin and Genevieve Gornichec.

Reviews for Shauna Lawless's GAEL SONG

'A fine piece of storytelling.' Mark Lawrence
'Utterly magical and completely captivating.' Sarah Underwood
‘Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect.’ SFX
‘Celebrates the extraordinary history and cultural traditions of Ireland while giving voice to the women who helped shape it.’ Lucy Holland
'A beguiling blend of fantasy, history, and politics.' D.K. Fields

Series: Gael Song

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803282695

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Illustration: 1 map

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology and folklore. As an Irish woman, she loves that Irish mythology has inspired so many stories over the years, however, she wanted to explore the history and mythology of Ireland in a more authentic way. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family. Her debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, has been critically acclaimed. The Words of Kings and Prophets is the second volume in the Gael Song trilogy. Follow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites shaunalawless.com

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