After Gáirech
By Micheál Cladáin
The battle of Gáirech is over; the armies of Connachta, Lagin, and Mumu are destroyed! Survivors are ravaging The Five Kingdoms of Ireland!
While working to resolve the Kingdoms’ issues and bring peace, Cathbadh is murdered, dying in his son Genonn’s arms. Genonn vows to avenge the death of his father.
For his revenge to work, he needs Conall Cernach and the Red Branch warriors of Ulster. But Conall is gone, searching for the head of Cú Chulainn. Genonn sets out to find him, aided by the beautiful Fedelm, the capricious Lee Fliath and the stalwart Bradán.
Can a man be avenged when a country is at war?
I have to admit I know next to nothing about Irish mythology. I was hoping that I would be taken on a journey of discovery when I read this book, and I am pleased to report that that is exactly what happened.
I really liked the writing style, and the short chapters made this novel feel like an incredibly fast read. The story itself comes across as very real in the telling, and although there were a few times when I needed to stop and go back to the character list at the front of the book, it was a book that I found vastly entertaining.
I thought the depiction of Queen Medb was fabulous. She is both feared and respected. This powerful warrior queen often leaves the main characters perplexed - did she do it, did she not? What scheme is hers and what is not?! I also thought the depiction of Conall the renowned warrior, was also brilliantly written.
I thought this novel was amazing. If you like historical fiction set in the ancient/pagan past, then this novel will be right up your street.
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Micheál Cladáin
Micheál Cladáin studied the classics and developed a love of ancient civilizations during those studies. Learning about ancient Roman and Greek cultures was augmented by a combined sixteen years living in those societies, albeit the modern versions, in Cyprus and Italy. As such, Micheál decided to write historical fiction, trying to follow in the footsteps of such greats as Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Because of his Irish roots, he chose pre-Christian Ireland as his setting, rather than ancient Italy or Greece.
Micheál is a full-time writer, who lives in the wilds of Wexford with his wife and their border terriers, Ruby and Maisy.
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Thank you to The Coffee Pot Book Club for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
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