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The Wanderers #2
The Song of the Earth
Nine seasons have passed since the Druid Council of Eirinn banished the sadistic Christian, Palladius, from their land. Now an even greater force has arrived from Rome, and though the Roman and Druid leaders want peace, certain factions want blood.
544 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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January 12, 2013
Allegedly smart people making stupid decisions solely to move the plot along. Takes place pre-Christian Ireland. Probably won't read the third book because I prefer plot to be driven by something less artificial.
September 15, 2020
The second book in The Wanderers Trilogy by Caiseal Mór.
This book is my favourite of the trilogy. I particularly enjoy Caiseal's descriptive style and it is clear he did quite a bit of decent research into early medieval Ireland (although it is a fantasy novel obviously so naturally he takes a bit of poetic license). The cover is also beautiful, each of the trilogy covers feature beautiful artwork.
I re-read this trilogy every year.
This book is my favourite of the trilogy. I particularly enjoy Caiseal's descriptive style and it is clear he did quite a bit of decent research into early medieval Ireland (although it is a fantasy novel obviously so naturally he takes a bit of poetic license). The cover is also beautiful, each of the trilogy covers feature beautiful artwork.
I re-read this trilogy every year.
February 16, 2020
The story progresses with our 2 'Wanderers' who 9 years older now face their first initiation into the order of druids and the first step along the path to which they have been chosen.
Meanwhile Patricius Sucatus (the future St Patrick of Ireland) is sent by Rome as a new emissary to the Irish people in an effort to make up for the disaster created by Bishop Palladius.
In Song of the Earth, we see elements of the legendary Tuatha De Danaan enter the story to play their part in the future of Ireland. We also see the dark fairies - the Sidhe Dubhe play a sinister role.
In some ways I enjoyed the second book in Caiseal Mor's trilogy more than the first. The spiritual wisdom of the Celts truly comes to the fore in this book. Looking forward to the 3rd and final book.
Meanwhile Patricius Sucatus (the future St Patrick of Ireland) is sent by Rome as a new emissary to the Irish people in an effort to make up for the disaster created by Bishop Palladius.
In Song of the Earth, we see elements of the legendary Tuatha De Danaan enter the story to play their part in the future of Ireland. We also see the dark fairies - the Sidhe Dubhe play a sinister role.
In some ways I enjoyed the second book in Caiseal Mor's trilogy more than the first. The spiritual wisdom of the Celts truly comes to the fore in this book. Looking forward to the 3rd and final book.
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