Review: A magical tale of love and betrayal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2013
This story is set at a time in history when the Celts were at the mercy of the murderous, raiding Vikings who arrived in their dragon-prowed longships, hell-bent on brutally snatching away everything from the local inhabitants ... even their very lives. It is a haunting tale of love and hate, life and death, betrayal and survival - all wrapped up in a veil of ancient magic. At its heart lies the relationship between the mystical healer or magician, Manannan, and Renny, the young girl he finds injured during a terrible storm. As Renny is restored to full health in his care, a deep emotional bond forms between them but, knowing their destinies must follow separate paths, Manannan cannot acknowledge his love for her. Instead, he is forced to leave, fleeing danger as a dark secret from his past catches up with him. The ending of the book is very poignant and points to a sequel which promises to be equally captivating.