{"product_id":"the-greener-shore-a-novel-of-the-druids-of-hibernia-paperback","title":"The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMorgan Llywelyn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt last, the haunting sequel to Morgan Llywelyn's phenomenal epic \u003ci\u003eDruids\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Greener Shore \u003c\/i\u003eunfurls the story of a brave and mystical people who learned to manipulate the forces of nature--in order to control magic. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As druids in Celtic Gaul, they had been the harmonious soul of their tribe, the Carnutes. But when Julius Caesar and his army invaded and conquered their homeland, the great druid Ainvar and his clan fled for their lives, taking with them the ancient knowledge. Guided by a strange destiny, they found themselves drawn to a green island at the very rim of the world: Hibernia, home of the Gael. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here they would depend for survival on an embittered man who had lost his faith--and a remarkable woman who would find hers. Burning with hatred of the Romans, Ainvar can no longer command his magic. But his mantle falls on unexpected shoulders. In a beautiful, war-torn land of numerous kingdoms and belligerent tribes, Ainvar and his beloved wife, Briga, struggle toward an uncertain future. Their companions include the volatile Onuava, widow of their fallen chieftain; Lakutu, Ainvar's dark and mysterious second wife; Ainvar's son, Dara, who seems more drawn to poetry than to combat; and the \"Red Wolf,\" the young warrior who is as close as kin and is determined to find Ainvar's missing daughter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Other forces are at work in Hibernia as well--the spirits that haunt the island, forces older than even the magic of the druids. Through them Ainvar seeks his redemption . . . as Briga seeks her rendezvous with history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with the deep feeling, stunning detail, and rich characters that made \u003ci\u003eDruids\u003c\/i\u003e a masterwork, \u003ci\u003eThe Greener Shore \u003c\/i\u003eis a superb saga of an amazing world and its wondrous ways--a much-awaited novel that will delight all the devotees of this admired author.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorgan Llywelyn is the New York Times bestselling author of Lion of Ireland and many other novels chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from the earliest times to the present day. She has won numerous literary awards, was named Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year, is a founding member of the Irish Writers Centre, and is past chairman of the Irish Writers' Union. Her critically acclaimed novels of both history and mythology have been translated into many languages. She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.29 x 5.47 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 26, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759290286368,"sku":"9780345477675","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bfca882f017c29ea9919fc8d19c03301.webp?v=1780148215","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-greener-shore-a-novel-of-the-druids-of-hibernia-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}