Children of Gods and Fighting Men

English language

Published Dec. 21, 2022 by Head of Zeus.

ISBN:
978-1-80328-262-6
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5 stars (3 reviews)

981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son - and herself - but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long. Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians, an immortal race who can do fire-magic. She has kept her powers hidden at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world - like the Tuatha De Danann, a race of warriors who are sworn to kill Fomorians.

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From Limerick to Dublin

5 stars

This is not the pinnacle of modern literature, but man, it is so readable! The author manages to keep superb pacing with dialogue-driven narration through the eyes of two strong female characters. They face both pagan and Christian prejudice in late 10th century Ireland, a world where nothing can be taken for granted. Especially if one is a woman and magically gifted.

I have learned a few things about pre-conquest Ireland.

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