Only the Stones Survive: A Novel Morgan Llywelyn 9780765337931

A novel of the ancient gods and goddesses of Irish myth and legend.For centuries the Tuatha De Danann lived in peace-until that peace was shattered by the arrival of invaders. The Gaels, the Children of Milesios, came looking for easy riches and conquest, following the story of an island to the west where their every desire could be granted. They had not anticipated that it would already be home to others, and against the advice of their druids, they begin to exterminate the Tuatha De Danann.Joss was on the cusp of becoming a man when the Gaels slaughtered the kings and queens of his people. Left without a mother and father, he must find a way to unite what is left of his people and lead them into hiding. But even broken and scattered, Joss and his people are not without strange powers.

A novel of the ancient gods and goddesses of Irish myth and legend.

About the Author
MORGAN LLYWELYN is the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Lion of Ireland." She has won numerous awards, including the 1983 RT Award for Historical Novel of the Year ("The Horse Goddess"), and the Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year (1999). She lives near Dublin, Ireland.

Reviews
Ms. Llywelyn's command of language is exquisite and, thus, the novel is a shining example of some of the exquisite storytelling of the past. "SFRevu"



Book Information
ISBN 9780765337931
Author Morgan Llywelyn
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Forge
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 146mm * 21mm