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Unleash your imagination with 'The Harp of Kings: A Warrior Bards Novel 1', a captivating journey set in ancient Ireland. This brand-new trade paperback by renowned author Juliet Marillier immerses readers in a world where music and magic intertwine. Following the tale of eighteen-year-old Liobhan, a gifted singer and skilled whistle player, this extraordinary fantasy novel takes you through her quest to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. With a brother whose harp-playing can captivate hearts, their vibrant sibling rivalry soon transforms into a thrilling undercover mission as traveling minstrels.
Their aim? To retrieve an ancient harp, a potent symbol of kingship that holds the kingdom's fate in its strings. As courtiers plot and druids weave mysteries, Liobhan discovers an Otherworld power that complicates their journey. This evocative novel, shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards for Best Young Adult and Best Fantasy Novel 2019, presents a rich tapestry of adventure, ambition, and heart-wrenching decisions. Readers looking for a unique blend of Celtic mythology, engaging characters, and a spellbinding story will find themselves enchanted.
Perfect for fans of high fantasy and novels woven with themes of rebellion and destiny, 'The Harp of Kings' is a must-read. Get your copy today and explore the intertwining paths of warriors and bards in this unforgettable saga!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760783297. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia. Pages: 400.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760783297
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 400
Description:
'Completely transported me to the wonder and enchantment of ancient Ireland.' Callie Bates, author of The Waking Land
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUREALIS AWARDS FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT AND BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2019
Bard. Warrior. Rebel.
Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. While she and her brother are competing for places in this band, they are asked to go undercover as travelling minstrels. For Swan Island trains both warriors and spies.
Their mission is to find and retrieve a precious harp, an ancient symbol of kingship. If the harp is not played at the upcoming coronation, the heir will not be accepted and the kingdom will be thrown into turmoil. Faced with plotting courtiers, secretive druids, an insightful storyteller and a boorish Crown Prince, Liobhan soon realises an Otherworld power may be meddling in the affairs of the realm. When ambition clashes with conscience, Liobhan must make a bold decision - and the consequences may break her heart.
'This breathtaking, often heartbreaking Celtic-flavoured fantasy novel from Marillier (the Blackthorn & Grim series) couches a challenging quest in storytelling both earthy and unearthly ... Most satisfying is [Marillier's] ability to weave multiple strands of narrative into a brilliant tapestry. This lush fantasy is sure to win Marillier many new fans.' Publishers Weekly
Their aim? To retrieve an ancient harp, a potent symbol of kingship that holds the kingdom's fate in its strings. As courtiers plot and druids weave mysteries, Liobhan discovers an Otherworld power that complicates their journey. This evocative novel, shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards for Best Young Adult and Best Fantasy Novel 2019, presents a rich tapestry of adventure, ambition, and heart-wrenching decisions. Readers looking for a unique blend of Celtic mythology, engaging characters, and a spellbinding story will find themselves enchanted.
Perfect for fans of high fantasy and novels woven with themes of rebellion and destiny, 'The Harp of Kings' is a must-read. Get your copy today and explore the intertwining paths of warriors and bards in this unforgettable saga!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760783297. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia. Pages: 400.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760783297
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 400
Description:
'Completely transported me to the wonder and enchantment of ancient Ireland.' Callie Bates, author of The Waking Land
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUREALIS AWARDS FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT AND BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2019
Bard. Warrior. Rebel.
Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. While she and her brother are competing for places in this band, they are asked to go undercover as travelling minstrels. For Swan Island trains both warriors and spies.
Their mission is to find and retrieve a precious harp, an ancient symbol of kingship. If the harp is not played at the upcoming coronation, the heir will not be accepted and the kingdom will be thrown into turmoil. Faced with plotting courtiers, secretive druids, an insightful storyteller and a boorish Crown Prince, Liobhan soon realises an Otherworld power may be meddling in the affairs of the realm. When ambition clashes with conscience, Liobhan must make a bold decision - and the consequences may break her heart.
'This breathtaking, often heartbreaking Celtic-flavoured fantasy novel from Marillier (the Blackthorn & Grim series) couches a challenging quest in storytelling both earthy and unearthly ... Most satisfying is [Marillier's] ability to weave multiple strands of narrative into a brilliant tapestry. This lush fantasy is sure to win Marillier many new fans.' Publishers Weekly