The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

340 pages
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Published: 1 Jul 1985
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ISBN: 9780553252606

Format: Mass market paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Bantam Books, Inc.

Publication date: 1 August 1985

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Description

An unusual and original work of fantasy from the acclaimed author of Tea with the Black Dragon. A contemporary man, John Thornburn (a meek, non-violent and unpredictable artist) and woman, Derval (his tough, confrontational, strong and warrior-like lover) time travel to ancient Ireland to avenge a Viking attack. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place in Irish history and delicately balanced on the border between realism and fantasy, the story centers around one of the most famous and beautiful illuminated manuscripts in history, the legendary but entirely real Book of Kells. Celtic history blends with magical fantasy for a strange and immersive tale of adventure.