Finn Mac Cool

Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn (Volume 3)

Morgan Llywelyn

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Somewhere in the shadowy borderland between myth and history lies the territory of Finn Mac Cool. Mightiest of the Irish heroes, leader of the invincible army of Fianna, he was a man of many faces: warrior, poet, lover, creator, and destroyer. Finn Mac Cool is a man taken from one of the lowest classes of Irish society, driven by ambition and strength to rise above his birth and bring new respect and status to his people.

He had it all and lost it all, but in the end he gained immortality. Finn Mac Cool is a novel of sweeping historical grandeur and awesome adventure.

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The red stag broke cover unexpectedly. Finn and his hounds were taken by surprise. The two dogs froze, waiting for his command. He had one glimpse into huge liquid eyes, pleading eyes; then the stag bounded away down the mountain, belling a warning.
Light from the westering sun burnished the deer’s russet coat. North beyond Galway Bay, thick, pale clouds sagged with the weight of approaching winter. Sleet hissed on the wind.
Hot with life, the stag flickered like flame across a cold grey landscape.

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"In addition to being fast paced and full of action, this novel is witty in its descriptions of how Finn's legends were seeded . . . . This is vintage Llywelyn, full of color and poetry and the wonderful flavor of real Irish speech. "-Booklist

"She exhibits a mastery of complex, emotional themes . . . . Poignantly explores the duality between historical fact and fiction."-Irish American Post

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Cindy  rated it  
Mar 29, 2011
This book is a little hard to get into. There are a lot of characters to remember. But it is an epic tale of a hero that slowly draws you in. ...more
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Sheila  rated it  
May 29, 2009
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Jenny  rated it  
Sep 22, 2011
It was very good but i felt like the ending was very half done. I was pretty disappointed after being so enthralled and in love with this book, and then to have it just kind of trail off was upsetting. I would still recommend it, just be prepared. ...more
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Morgan Llywelyn

Since 1980 Morgan Llywelyn has created an entire body of work chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from the earliest times to the present day. her critically acclaimed novels, both of history and of mythology, have been translated into many languages. She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin.

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Finn Mac Cool
Morgan Llywelyn

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Tom Doherty Associates
Tor Books
May 2002
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ISBN: 9780312877378
ISBN10: 0312877374
6 1/8 x 9 1/4 inches, 400 pages
$16.95

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Tom Doherty Associates
Tor Books
April 2010
e-Book Agency
ISBN: 9781429913140
ISBN10: 1429913142
400 pages
$9.99
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