Download or read book Dalriada The Dawn of a King written by Christopher H. Connor and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Scotland struggles to emerge in 824 A.D., the people of Dalriada are attempting to endure within a dangerous land where only the most courageous deeds assure survival. While Dalriadans battle for freedom, adversaries advance on every side. Lands to the south and east bring both Briton and Pict while the seas to the north bring the villainous Vikings. The call to the Dalriadans is clear—either fight or die. Alpin and his sons, Coric and Kenneth, are champions of the calling. But these clansmen need more than swords to save their people. They need the heart of a king. As the men struggle to survive the cunning Picts and savage Vikings, treachery imperils the land and prompts Kenneth to set out on a quest to unite his people. But can he carry out his task without forsaking his betrothed, Arabella? Now as the future hangs in the balance, Kenneth and the others must rise up to secure their precious freedom before their savage enemies rob them of life, love, and their destiny. In this rousing historical tale, a Dalriadan clansman and his sons answer a calling that asks them to sacrifice everything in order to ensure the future of their beloved land and family.
Download or read book Dalriada Edge of the Blade written by Christopher H. Connor and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 831 AD, and Viking conquest has brought destruction and gloom to the village of Renton, creating tragedy and heartbreak to the clans of Dalriada. Still, Alpin and his sons, Coric and Kenneth, refuse to submit to the blade of their adversaries, bowing to neither Viking nor Pict. Now destiny’s hand is moving them to take hold of all that is sacred: peace, honor, and freedom. As their enemies work to stop them at all cost, Alpin and his sons press forward in courage. After freeing his siblings from the merciless Vikings, Kenneth finds himself amid a tumultuous test that transforms his heart, character, and soul. Meanwhile, Coric’s pursuit to rid the land of the evil savages carries him on a perilous path into the dark den of his enemy. Arabella and Ceana refuse to stand idle, knowing the lives of their beloved men teeter on life’s razor-sharp edge. As few bravely stand against many, Halfdan and his Vikings toil to complete their conquest of terror, while Oengus and his villainous Picts attempt to fulfill their treacherous plot for dominion. Who will win the battle for freedom? Dalriada: Edge of the Blade continues the treacherous, romantic, and twisting tale of Alpin, his clansmen, and their furious fight for survival as they embark on a predestined quest for a king.
Download or read book History of the Catholic Church of Scotland From the dawn of Chrisitianity to the death of King Alexander III A D 400 1286 written by Alphons Bellesheim and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Song of the North written by Jules Watson and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2008-01-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roman Britain, 366 AD: Minna, an eighteen-year-old Roman serving girl, leads a quiet life with her grandmother, a Celtic herbal healer. But when her beloved grandmother dies, Minna must make a difficult choice—marry a man she loathes, or venture out alone to track down her brother, a soldier in a Roman garrison stationed in the war-torn and wild Scottish borderlands. Desperate to find her brother, Minna falls in with Cian, an aloof but charming young acrobat. A terrible mistake thrusts the pair into slavery in the wilds of barbarian Scotland, where the Romans wage war on the violent, blue-tattooed Picts in Eastern Scotland. Cahir, King of the Dalriadans of western Scotland, is caught in the middle of a war that will seal the fate of the Scots. Year by year, Cahir has watched in shame as his people fall under the Roman yoke. Now Cian and Minna, unwilling prisoners at Cahir’s fort, must fight for their survival.
Download or read book For King and Country written by Robert Asprin and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE HEART OF BELFAST COMES A TERRORIST THREAT THAT SPELLS DOOM FOR BRITAIN'S ONCE AND FUTURE KING . . . AND THE REST OF US AS WELL What SAS Captain Trevor Stirling doesn't know may kill him¾along with every man, woman, and child alive. Stirling thinks his mission is simple: follow a terrorist into the year AD 500 to stop a Northern Irish fanatic bent on murder. If the terrorist succeeds in killing Artorius, the Briton Lord of Battle and the most revered icon of British history, before his greatest military victory, the time-space continuum will fracture, destroying the British nation. And, coincidentally, the rest of the world. In a tale where no one is ever quite who or what they seem, hidden enemies and unexpected allies play out a drama of 21st-century terrorism against the backdrop of Arthurian Britain at its darkest hour. One man, alone in time, struggling to save an entire universe from extinction, must choose between duty to his mission and the growing conviction that he should forsake everything he holds dear to follow a higher duty¾to risk it all. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book The Art journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. for 1867 includes Illustrated catalogue of the Paris Universal Exhibition.
Download or read book Seize the Dawn written by Heather Graham and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A master of her craft, and a writer whose star shines ever brighter." --RT Book Reviews "An incredible storyteller." --Los Angeles Daily News "Heather Graham sparkles!" --Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author Bold and beautiful, Lady Eleanor of Clarin--sole heir to her ancestral lands--chooses to marry an aging French noble rather than Edward I's choice of a brutal knight. To preserve Clarin and defeat the rebellious Scots who killed her father, she would gladly give her hand to the devil himself. But when the fiery Highland outlaw Brendan Graham takes her hostage, he also inspires her deepest desires. Now, as Eleanor is swept away from her beloved land and into an arranged marriage, she will be surrounded by treachery and accused of murder. Only one man can rescue her from the torture and death that lie ahead. The man who should remain her greatest enemy…yet holds her heart--and her very life--in his hands.
Download or read book Seize the Dawn written by Shannon Drake and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Lady Eleanor of Clarin announces her agreement to marriage with an aging French noble in order to preserve her ancestral land, fiery Highland outlaw Brendan Graham takes her hostage and sorely tempts her.
Download or read book Netherlorn Argyllshire and Its Neighbourhood written by Patrick Hunter Gillies and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lorn (Netherlorn) is a district in the County of Argyllshire.
Download or read book The Dawn Stag written by Jules Watson and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-12-26 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in the epic Dalriada trilogy (begun in "The White Mare") spans three centuries and spectacularly recreates Celtic Britain at the momentous time of the Roman invasion.
Download or read book The Bramble and the Rose written by Sanford Leffler and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fifth century Britain, a baby is born to his dying mother, the heartbroken queen of Lyonesse. Before she takes her last breath, she makes his newly-appointed guardian, Rohalt, promise to raise her son, Tristan, in secrecy until he can avenge his father, defeat the usurper, reclaim his birthright, and liberate his people. Moments later, the queen lies lifeless as tiny Tristan and his guardian vanish into the darkness. Tristan has grown into a moody dreamer, trained as a warrior. Meanwhile, Princess Isolde has become famous throughout Ireland for her healing potions. Tristan, now a king, is severely wounded in a ferocious battle. He is brought by aides to Ireland to seek help from the legendary Isolde. She helps heal him and they fall in love. But it is only a matter of time before they discover if she has truly saved his life or tragically sealed their fates. In this medieval historical tale, a lord and an Irish princess brought together by her healing powers must find a way to unite through their loveeven if it is in death. In life, they could never be united. In death, they would never be separated.
Download or read book The Life and Loves of Saint Columba written by Tim Hetherington and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Years ago, I was captivated by a magical day spent on Iona and dreamed of writing a book on St Columba, an inspirational man far ahead of his time, who challenged the institutions of church and state, and created a monastery that became a beacon of spiritual and artistic light during the dark ages.’ Tim Hetherington In this bold take on the life of Saint Columba – the founder of the religious community on the Scottish island of Iona and one of Ireland’s three patron saints – Tim Hetherington eschews the pieties of a conventional hagiography in favour of a more down-to-earth view of the saint and the religious, social and political world of Ireland and Scotland in the sixth century AD. Originally named Crimthann – the fox – and a member of the powerful Ui Neill Clan, Columba’s remarkable gifts of intellect and character were quickly noted and nourished by the leading clerics of the day. But his impetuous nature and family loyalties led him to involvement in political intrigues and conflicts. Denounced by Church leaders, Columba left Ireland with twelve monks and founded the monastery on Iona. Over the years he established the Christian Church throughout Dalriada, the Irish kingdom in Western Scotland, and then in the rest of Scotland ruled by King Bridei of the Picts. Columba aligned himself closely, perhaps too closely, with the Dalriadan royal family. But the sheer force of his personality and his dedication to spreading Christianity by written works as well as by word of mouth ensured his special place in history. Masterfully blending extensive research and novelistic imagination, The Life and Loves of Saint Columba is full of fascinating insights into the nature of faith and spirituality. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Christianity or Irish history.
Download or read book Kings written by Kim Iverson Headlee and published by Pendragon Cove Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Brief History of King Arthur written by Mike Ashley and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was the real King Arthur? What do the historical documents tell us about the Knight of the Round Temple? It is just a chivalric fantasy? The story of Arthur has been handed down to us by Medieval poets and legends - but what if he actually existed and was in fact a great king in the early years of Britain's story. Mike Ashley visits the source material and uncovers unexpected new insights into the legend: there is clear evidence that the Arthurian legends arose from the exploits of not just one man, but at least three originating in Wales, Scotland and Brittany. The true historical Arthur really existed and is distantly related to the present royal family.
Download or read book Iona Its History Antiquities Etc written by Archibald Macmillan and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celtic Scotland written by William Forbes Skene and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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