Publisher's Synopsis
Echoes of the Ancient Isle: Where Myth and History Converge Across the Ages
What if the legends you thought you knew were only the beginning?
Journey across the vast sweep of Ireland's ancient past-a land where myth and history entwine beneath mist-shrouded hills and timeless stone circles. In Echoes of the Ancient Isle, Ciaran MacLeod, a storyteller deeply rooted in Celtic heritage, invites you into a world where the boundaries between the human and the mystical blur, and the fate of kingdoms, tribes, and peoples is shaped by both mortal hands and the spirit of the land itself.
This evocative collection spans epochs-from the Neolithic dawn of monumental stone circles, through the Bronze and Iron Ages rich with ritual and tribal strife, to the upheavals of the early medieval Dark Ages marked by the rise of monastic settlements and new belief systems. Each tale weaves historical fact with shimmering legend, revealing the primal forces that shaped Ireland's landscapes and its peoples across millennia.
Discover unforgettable journeys: Aillinn, blessed with foresight, confronts shadows haunting her valley; ancient rivers carry the songs of spirits shaping destinies; the eternal magic of Tír na nÓg challenges time itself; and a pragmatic fisher's struggle against a siren's haunting tests belief and survival. From sacred abbeys combating forgotten plagues to diplomats uncovering ancient malevolent forces, these stories explore human courage and the deep well of mythic power alike.
Perfect for lovers of richly layered historical fiction, Celtic myth, and profound spiritual tales, Echoes of the Ancient Isle is more than a book-it's an invitation to walk alongside heroes, gods, and monsters in a land where magic was once real.
Unlock the secrets of Ireland's soul, where history and myth converge, and destiny is forged in the fires of legend.
