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Daughter of Ireland
by
Juilene Osborne-McKnight (Goodreads Author)
I am the wind which breathes on the water.
I am the swell of the sea.
I am the light of the sun.
I am the point of the battle spear.
I am the God who gives fires to the mind.
Who announces the ages of the moon?
Who speaks to the setting of the sun?
I, only I.
Aislinn ni Sorar, druid priestess of ancient Ireland, is a visionary. Raised according to the ancient ways and seeking to u...more
I am the swell of the sea.
I am the light of the sun.
I am the point of the battle spear.
I am the God who gives fires to the mind.
Who announces the ages of the moon?
Who speaks to the setting of the sun?
I, only I.
Aislinn ni Sorar, druid priestess of ancient Ireland, is a visionary. Raised according to the ancient ways and seeking to u...more
Hardcover, 300 pages
Published
March 6th 2002
by Forge Books
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In Daughter of Ireland a druid priestess of ancient Ireland, Aislinn Ni Sorar, is running from evil forces that threaten to hurt her and her family. Along the way she takes a little girl under her wing and falls in love. Aislinn's story involves some Celtic mythology, which was interesting, and I enjoyed the book. The only thing that bothered me was the reasoning behind the actions of the evil druid, Banbh. He has all these elaborate plots to hurt her when it would have been a lot simpler to jus...more
I read and enjoyed the author's first book, "I Am of Irelaunde" but I didn't like this one nearly as much. It was too much of a romance, and a cheesy romance at that. I loved the setting of the story and the Irish history and myth included in the novel, but I was disappointed in the book.
This sounds silly, but at times I felt it was a Harry Potter for adults-not really magic stuff, but people using their powers for good or evil...and exciting real characters who fight for what they believe and with compassion, love, hate and goodness towards each other- I enjoyed it-
As a lover of all things Irish and Scottish, I have to adore this book...plus it has druids, a druid priestess who is hot, dashing warriors with swords, mystical nature scenes, betrayal, and a great plot...what is not to love!
Feb 26, 2010
Melle
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
romantic historical fiction fans
Recommended to Melle by:
myself
Not an unpleasant read. Engaging characters, except for the protagonist's occasional emotional outbursts. The "bad" Druids were portrayed somewhat flat. Interesting perspective on the introduction of Christianity to Ireland.
Just could not get into the voice of this one at all. Tried as it's an era/setting I love, but when you're forcing yourself to re-read lines you know there's a problem.
I am giving this only 2 stars because the story seemed lacking or plain in most parts, however the celtic druid research was accurate as far as what most scholars know.
Next to Patrick this is my second favorite irish book :)
To continue my current readings on Ireland...
Where "Confessions of a Pagan Nun" focused on gritty reality, this novel romanticizes the glories of Ireland's golden age under Cormac Mac Art in a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, fear, belief, and forgiveness.
I loved the language, both the style in which it was written and the incorporation of irish words, and found myself reading slowly just to savor them. It is no surpirse the author was a storyteller before she became a writer.
Where "Confessions of a Pagan Nun" focused on gritty reality, this novel romanticizes the glories of Ireland's golden age under Cormac Mac Art in a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, fear, belief, and forgiveness.
I loved the language, both the style in which it was written and the incorporation of irish words, and found myself reading slowly just to savor them. It is no surpirse the author was a storyteller before she became a writer.
Explores the end of paganism and the beginnings of Christianity in Ireland (historical fiction).
Cheesy but entertaining.
As cheesy as this book was, I have to admit I liked it. It wasn’t great by any means, but it’s better than other things I’ve read. I liked how the pieces of the puzzle came together and how in the end, the main character confronted her fear. Still, the story just kind of carried on forever. I thought the mix of the legend of Finn MacCool with the onset of Christianity in Ireland was very creative.
This is a wonderful read that has romance and suspense. The scenic descriptions made me want to visit Ireland all the more!
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Juilene Osborne-McKnight is a Professor of Celtic Studies and creative writing in the United States. She is the author of the Irish historical novels I am of Irelaunde, Daughter of Ireland, Bright Sword of Ireland and Song of Ireland (MacMillan for Kindle, Nook and i-Pad) and of the forthcoming Borealis Island. You can find out more about her novels at www.juileneosbornemcknight.com
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Feb 18, 2011 08:15pm