Macavoy the book of kells is an illuminated manuscript from the eighth century. Macavoy s masterwork of fantasy, a story you will never forget. An unusual and original work of fantasy from the acclaimed autho. A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient ireland in this delightful fantasy by the author of tea with the. Vtg ra macavoy paperback book lot of 9 black dragon. The book of kells 9781497602854, 9781497602854 vitalsource. A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient ireland in. There is, however, another level of realism altogether, and thats in the characters themselves. Jun 05, 2015 in the book of kellsmacavoy uses historical religious beliefs as her supernatural elements, introducing a touch of magic realism to what would otherwise be a traditional portal fantasy.
And its a lovely warm book bad things happen, but good triumphs. A contemporary man, john thornburn a meek, nonviolent, and unpredictable artist and woman, derval his tough, confrontational, strong, and warriorlike lover time travel to ancient ireland to avenge a. Macavoy 1985 paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Macavoy is also the author of the beloved and much. It is currently located at trinity college in dublin, ireland. Macavoy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Not really about the book of kells, but excellent on its own merits. I just reread the other book of hers i really like, the book of kells. Discover the book of kells as its meant to be heard, narrated by alan robertson. The book of kells quotes showing 14 of 4 grabbed in the ass by fate, his father used to say about coincidences like this.
The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book, created by celtic monks c. She has also written the damiano trilogy, the chronicles of a wizards young son, set during an. Originally published in 1985, the book of kells is nicely set in both 1985 and 985 with some backandforth time travel. Apr 01, 2014 hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas electronics home customer service deals store new releases gift ideas. A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient ireland in this delightful fantasy by the author of tea with the black dragon. A young artist journeys back through time to turbulent tenthcentury ireland and falls in love with a beautiful young woman from a past era. Irish celtic illumination page decoration from the. Grabbed in the ass by fate, his father used to say about coincidences like this. The book of kells by r a macavoy fantastic fiction. The images and icons in this book of gospels are christian. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin. I feel lucky that i read it and look forward to the other dozen books she has published.
It is currently located at trinity college in dublin. Macavoy is a highly acclaimed author of imaginative and original science fiction and fantasy novels. Despite the problem having occurred because of a failing with the amazon links, goldstone books responded to, and resolved, the problem immediately. She followed that with three other standalone novels, the book of kells, the grey horse, and her one foray into science fiction, the third eagle. The book of kells 9781497602861, 1497602866 vitalsource. To make ends meet, he teaches some courses in celtic design. Jul 01, 1985 a contemporary man, john thornburn a meek, nonviolent and unpredictable artist and woman, derval his tough, confrontational, strong and warriorlike lover time travel to ancient ireland to avenge a viking attack. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place. I searched on r a macavoy s book of kells and was presented with a kindle and hardback option. Mcavoys, the book of kells 1985 uses the manuscript as the central theme of a fantasy, in which a modernday couple timetravel back to medieval ireland. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place in irish history and delicately balanced on the border between realism and fantasy, the story centers. It does contain a story about that book, but the main plot is not so much the timetravel which is important to the character portrayal but life and times in the ireland of the 10th century. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place in irish history and delicately balanced on the border between realism and fantasy, the story centers around one of the most famous and beautiful illuminated manuscripts in history, the legendary but entirely real book of kells.
Her debut novel, tea with the black dragon, won the john w. Buy the book of kells by r a macavoy online at alibris. The book of kells is called an insular manuscript, because its script is in a style known as insular majuscule, a style that was common at that time in ireland. An unusual and original work of fantasy from the acclaimed author of tea with the black dragon. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. I would like to give recognition and thanks to the following people without whom this work.
And although his background is half micmac indian, he lives in ireland for two reasons. The book of kells is a grand tale of rousing adventures and miraculous wondersa haunting tale of love and faith so strong it conquered time itself. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. She has also written the damiano trilogy, the chronicles of a wizards young son, set during an alternate history version of the italian renaissance. John thornburn is an artist, mildmannered and nonviolent. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Macavoy, including tea with the black dragon, and the book of kells, and more on thriftbooks. A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient ireland in this delightful fantasy by the. Chose the hardback and obviously hadnt paid enough attention. Born in ohio, macavoys book is a fantasy timetravel. This week were showcasing two and a bit chapters from r a macavoys the book of kells. Its also about the things that work across cultureart and learning and love. I would like to give recognition and thanks to the following people without whom this work would have been impossible. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
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