Mor, Caiseal. The meeting of the waters.(The Watchers, Bk. 1) Pocket Books. 593p. c2000. 0-74342438-7. $7.99. SA Mor delves into Celtic legend to retell re·tell tr.v. re·told , re·tell·ing, re·tells 1. To relate or tell again or in a different form. 2. To count again. Verb 1. the story of the Milesian invasion of the island of Innisfail, now known as Ireland. As the invaders approach the island, Dalan, a Druid Druid Member of a learned class of priests, teachers, and judges among the ancient Celtic peoples. The Druids instructed young men, oversaw sacrifices, judged quarrels, and decreed penalties; they were exempt from warfare and paid no tribute. and Brehon who interprets the code of law, is desperately trying to strike a truce between Brocan, king of the Fir-Bolg, and Cecht, king of the Danaan. The truce is complicated when the truth emerges about the death of Cecht's son Fearna who had been a fosterling Fos´ter`ling n. 1. A foster child. Noun 1. fosterling - a child who is raised by foster parents foster child, foster-child at Brocan's court. Added to the mix are two Watchers, supernatural beings dating from the Fomor invasion, generations before. These two, Lochie and Isleen, feed on fear and anguish, and by taking any form they choose, stir up dissension and strife. The plot could be tighter, and some of the writing is sloppy in its application of writing mechanics, but overall, this novel is vivid and fast moving in spite of its sprawl, replete with skillful skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. story telling and well-rounded characterizations. Celtophiles will devour de·vour tr.v. de·voured, de·vour·ing, de·vours 1. To eat up greedily. See Synonyms at eat. 2. To destroy, consume, or waste: Flames devoured the structure in minutes. this title and clamor for more. Donna L. Scanlon, Children's Libn., Lancaster Cty Lib., Lancaster, PA |
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