A rich and epic fantasy novel based on traditional Welsh and Celtic myths and history from the critically acclaimed author of Sistersong.
Celtic Britain is a land of kings and brigands, tricksters and magicians, legends and heroes. This is an old world, full of magic.
The bards, fabled singers, celebrate the deeds of kings in elegy and epic. In their music is a secret magic strong enough to topple kingdoms.
First among the bards is the Harp Lord, Taliesin. Yet despite his legendary skill, he is a man pursued, hunted by the wrathful witch, Ceridwen, from whom he stole his powers.
Aneirin is a young man from a troubled Welsh realm. When a chance encounter leads him to the fabled bardic school, he soon proves he is skilled in both music and magic. As his renown grows, he earns the enmity of Taliesin, and the two greatest bards become bitter rivals. Yet over time, rivalry turns to love, as Aneirin helps Taliesin fight for his freedom from Ceridwen’s hold.
But there are other foes to overcome. Powerful kings plot a deadly conquest of Wales. Aneirin and Taliesin must walk a dangerous road through enemy kingdoms to the terrifying shores of the Unworld to save their people.
And if they should survive . . . will their homelands remain, or will all they have known be rent in flames and blood?
Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Genevieve Gornichec, Madeline Miller, Shauna Lawless, and Richard K. Morgan.
Genre: Fantasy
Celtic Britain is a land of kings and brigands, tricksters and magicians, legends and heroes. This is an old world, full of magic.
The bards, fabled singers, celebrate the deeds of kings in elegy and epic. In their music is a secret magic strong enough to topple kingdoms.
First among the bards is the Harp Lord, Taliesin. Yet despite his legendary skill, he is a man pursued, hunted by the wrathful witch, Ceridwen, from whom he stole his powers.
Aneirin is a young man from a troubled Welsh realm. When a chance encounter leads him to the fabled bardic school, he soon proves he is skilled in both music and magic. As his renown grows, he earns the enmity of Taliesin, and the two greatest bards become bitter rivals. Yet over time, rivalry turns to love, as Aneirin helps Taliesin fight for his freedom from Ceridwen’s hold.
But there are other foes to overcome. Powerful kings plot a deadly conquest of Wales. Aneirin and Taliesin must walk a dangerous road through enemy kingdoms to the terrifying shores of the Unworld to save their people.
And if they should survive . . . will their homelands remain, or will all they have known be rent in flames and blood?
Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Genevieve Gornichec, Madeline Miller, Shauna Lawless, and Richard K. Morgan.
Genre: Fantasy
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