"A fabulously fantastical historical novel set in 1000AD Ireland where immortals and mortals battle for control. "
We declare this wholly immersive and transportive novel dwelling within the myth and history of Ireland, a LoveReading Star Book. This is the second in the Gael Song series, which started so beautifully with The Children of Gods and Fighting Men and I recommend joining at beginning in order to fully appreciate the timeline of the plot. Author Shauna Lawless blends the fantasy, myth, and historical elements with a masterly hand. I joyfully rejoined the story and fell back into the characters lives. We again sit with chapters concentrating on either gentle healer Fodla (Foe-la) or fiery queen Gormflaith (Gorm-la), and I absolutely love that there are binding elements and their stories don’t just lie within good versus evil territory. There is a wonderfully atmospheric sense of place, I slipped into the pages and visualised my surroundings as I explored. Violence follows both humans and immortals, relationships flounder and flourish, and I could feel this world balancing on an edge ready to plummet. Highly recommended, The Words of Kings and Prophets is an enthralling and entirely satisfying read.
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The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is the powerful new historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless.
Power fades but fire endures...
Ireland, 1000 AD. Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for supremacy.
Gormflaith, unhappy queen of Brian Boru, schemes to destroy the Descendants, sworn enemies of her Fomorian kind. 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 Words of Kings and Prophets features in the following genres: Fantasy, Action Adventure, Historical Fiction, Historical fantasy, Historical adventure fiction, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Fiction, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Books of the Month, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Early 11th century c 1000 to c 1050, Fiction: narrative themes, 11th century, c 1000 to c 1099, c 1000 CE to c 1500, CE period up to c 1500, Time period qualifiers
The Words of Kings and Prophets is available in Paperback, Hardback, Ebook (Epub)
The Words of Kings and Prophets was written by Shauna Lawless and published by Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book an imprint of Head of Zeus
The Words of Kings and Prophets has 464 pages
Yes it is part of Gael Song series
