![]() ![]() ![]() Drawing upon Irish lore, legend and history, author Jim Sheehan has created here the most perfectly balanced historical fantasy novel that instantly drew me in from the very first page. Will Donn, after years of high adventure, return to his beloved and reclaim his family land? With witches, demons, dancing faeries, and a mischievous clurichaun, this romantic historical fantasy is sure to awaken your heart. 5/5: If you’re a fan of fantasy novels with a dash of mythology and folklore, you really need look no further than The Rock of Achill. ![]() When on land, they ride their horses, noble of spirit, past the perils that lie in wait. In the chaotic time of Europe's struggle for liberty, during the Napoleonic age, find these Irish rebels cutting through Barbary pirates and faerie guardians alike. Through foamy seas, holy knights of a former age sail for glory and God. Will Bridget wait for him or marry another? During his travels, the newly knighted Donn faces legendary creatures trying to prevent the recovery of the lost treasures of the Tuatha de Danann. The Rock of Achill, by Jim Sheehan, is a historical fantasy set in Ireland, with fairies and mystical creatures as well as rich landlords and struggling peasants. He leaves his new love, Bridget, behind on Achill Island, hoping that he can return to her a propertied gentleman and ask for her hand in marriage. On a mission to secure the funds to recover his family land, Donn, an adolescent boy, joins a crew including Irish knights and escaped rebels as they set sail to restore an ancient kingdom. As the last days of mythical Ireland draw to a close, experience the collision of the magical and early-nineteenth-century worlds. ![]()
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