Series: Book 1 in the Fionn series
Rating: Not rated
Tags: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Summary
Ireland: 192 A.D. A time of strife and treachery.
Political ambition and inter-tribal conflict has set the
country on edge, testing the strength of long-established
alliances. Following their victory over Clann Baoiscne at the battle
of Cnucha, Clann Morna are hungry for power. Meanwhile, a
mysterious war party roams the ‘Great Wild’ and a
ruthless magician is intent on murder. In the secluded valley of Glenn Ceoch, disgraced druidess
Bodhmall and her lover Liath Luachra have successfully
avoided the bloodshed for many years. Now, the arrival of a
pregnant refugee threatens the peace they have created
together. The odds are overwhelming and death stalks on every
side. Based on the ancient Fenian Cycle texts, the Fionn mac
Cumhaill Series recounts the fascinating and action-packed
tale of the birth and adventures of Ireland’s greatest
hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Fionn: Defence of Rath Bladhma is also a finalist in Mark
Lawrence's 2016 SPFBO competititon (where 10 finalists out of
300 independently published books were were selected)