Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless

From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion.

Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous High King of Ireland and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Despite her decades of absence, Isolde is barely eighteen years old.

Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one o the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is Giftless - born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, have risen in power.

The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they are growing in strength and desire further power over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by encouraging the Pope to authorise an invasion of Ireland by England's Norman lords.

But when death and destruction seem inevitable, Isolde's true worth will show itself, for she is far more than she seems.

Reviews for Shauna Lawless

'Highly recommended.' Lucy Holland
'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom.' Anthony Ryan
Gripping and beautiful.' Anna Smith Spark
'An excellent read.' Mark Lawrence
'Refused to be put down.' H.M. Long

Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology and folklore. As an Irish woman, she loves that Irish mythology has inspired so many stories over the years, however, she wanted to explore the history and mythology of Ireland in a more authentic way. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.

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