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Daughter of the Otherworld

By Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song: Era II
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From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish... Read More
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An epic new historical fantasy novel set in an alternate magical Ireland at the time of the Norman invasion.

An epic new historical fantasy novel set in an alternate magical Ireland at the time of the Norman invasion.

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From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion.

Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears.

Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength.

The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating England’s Norman lords to invade Ireland.

Not yet eighteen, Isolde's world is about to change forever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems.

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Series: Gael Song: Era II

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  • Daughter of the Otherworld
    From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one...
    By Shauna Lawless
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  • Daughter of the Otherworld
    From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one...
    By Shauna Lawless
    Hardback
    $4899
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035911295

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 448

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Religion & Spirituality Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Gael Song: Era II Shauna Lawless

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 critically acclaimed debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.

Follow Shauna on @shaunaLwrites shaunalawless.com

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