Reviews
“A royal read…withouta misstep and with touching beauty.”—The Washington Post
“Llywelyn has woven thehistorical tales of her country and its greatest High King into a singlemagnificent book. . . . This is an extraordinary biography of a very human man. . . with convincing characterizations and vivid, detailed descriptions . . .”—The Dallas Morning News
“A spellbinding tale thatevokes Ireland’s misty hills and tumultuous history with style and passion.” –Library Journal
“A rousing story . . .Something to enjoy on a cold night by the fireplace with your goblet of mead orstrong ale.” –Boston Sunday Globe
“Rich, panoramic . . . One ofthe most exciting periods of Irish history.” –Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Extraordinary . . . Vivid .. . Magnificent . . . Makes one realize that human nature has really changedvery little in the past thousand years.” –TheDallas Morning News
“A major talent forhistorical fiction.” –Parade of Books
“Rich, masterfully told.” – Hartford Courant
