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Bones
by
Pat Murphy
The Irish Giant – that’s what Londoners called Charlie Bryne, an enormous country lad standing 8 feet tall in his bare feet. He made his fortune by exhibiting himself, but Bryne was far more than a human oddity. He had the magical power of healing, a deep connection to the natural magic of the earth, and the blood of Irish kings in his veins. In 1782, he came to London wit...more
ebook, 38 pages
Published
June 12th 2012
by Untreed Reads
(first published 1990)
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This short story is about Charlie Bryne, an Irish man of unusual size - about eight foot tall. His mother tells him that he is the son of the King of Ireland - also a giant, who she met in the Giant's Boneyard. The Giant's Boneyard is a field that has large boulders which according to legend are said to be the bones of giants. The King tells Charlie's mother that she will bear him a son that will save Ireland.
Later on in the story, Charlie visits the boneyard and also meets the King who tells hi...more
Later on in the story, Charlie visits the boneyard and also meets the King who tells hi...more
What a beautiful tale. While reading, old London comes to life in one's mind. The dirty streets, the gray skies, the dirty air. Charlie brings a touch of magic. And a lot of sadness for people laugh at him, mock him, and Joe takes advantage of him. Such a gentle soul rested in this giant, that animals could sense. It does not matter to me that this is a story of fiction centered around people who have lived. It's written in a way that makes it become real.
Mar 29, 2013
Melody
marked it as to-read
Aug 08, 2012
Deeann Murphy
marked it as to-read
Aug 03, 2012
Alyssia
marked it as to-read
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| SciFi and Fantasy...: World Fantasy Award Winner Now In Ebook: Pat Murphy’s BONES | 3 | 21 | Aug 27, 2012 07:45pm | |
| Fantasy Aficionados: World Fantasy Award Winner Now In Ebook: Pat Murphy’s BONES | 1 | 10 | Aug 27, 2012 02:32pm | |
| SciFi and Fantasy...: World Fantasy Award Winner Now In Ebook: Pat Murphy’s BONES | 1 | 6 | Aug 27, 2012 02:30pm | |
| Untreed Reads: World Fantasy Award Winner Now In Ebook: Pat Murphy’s BONES | 1 | 1 | Aug 27, 2012 02:29pm |
