Fionn: Defence of Ráth Bládhma
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Ireland: 192 A.D. A time of strife and treachery. Political ambition and inter-tribal conflict has set the country on edge, testing the strength of long-established alliances.Following their victory over Clann Baoiscne at the battle of Cnucha, Clann Morna are hungry for power. Meanwhile, a mysterious war party roams the ‘Great Wild’ and a ruthless magician is intent on murder.In the secluded valley of Glenn Ceoch, disgraced druid Bodhmall and her lover Liath Luachra have successfully avoided the bloodshed for many years.
Now, the arrival of a pregnant refugee threatens the peace they have created together. The odds are overwhelming and death stalks from every sideBased on the ancient Fenian Cycle texts, the Fionn mac Cumhal Series recounts the fascinating and pulse-pounding tale of the birth and adventures of Ireland’s greatest hero, Fionn mac Cumhal.
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2 primary booksFionn mac Cumhaill is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Brian O'Sullivan.
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This wasn't what I was expecting, in that the titular Fionn is barely in it - he's born, but as a newborn he plays a very small role in the defence of Rath Bladma.
What it was, though, was a simple, gritty story with small amounts of the fantastic and an engaging tale about a group of unlikely warriors as they attempt to fight off a band of murderous warriors.
O'Sullivan is a very engaging author - the stakes in this story would otherwise be small, but he makes them large through interesting characters and the looming legend of the baby born among them.
