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Rachel Nicole Edwards

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Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction

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Rachel Nicole Edwards is a novelist from the Catawba Valley of Virginia. Her work strives to tell forgotten histories, blending historical fact with the wonder of fantasy. She hopes to connect with readers who are looking for something different: genre-blending stories, unforgettable characters, settings with a character of their own, and a voice rich with Celtic spirit.

Rachel holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Hollins University, where she was awarded the Melanie Hook Rice Award in the Novel. She spent a semester abroad at University of Limerick, Ireland, researching the Irish culture, myth, and language so vibrantly portrayed in her novels.

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Average rating: 4.42 · 12 ratings · 7 reviews · 2 distinct works

	Lighting the Candle (Giollachríst, #1) 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This World Below (Giollachríst, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster

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Rachel Edwards rated a book it was amazing Igniting Polaris by Victoria R. Kimball	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
While dystopian fiction usually isn't my thing, I was excited to dive into this book by a fellow young author. The characters drew me in immediately. I came to adore and root for each of them, eager to learn about their interesting (and dark) secrets ...more
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Rachel Edwards rated a book it was amazing Thirty-Two Words for Field: Lost Words of the Irish Landscape by Manchán Magan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rachel Edwards rated a book it was amazing Listen to the Land Speak: A Journey into the Wisdom of What Lies Beneath Us by Manchán Magan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rachel Edwards liked Reader's review of This World Below (Giollachríst, #2): "I absolutely loved the first book in the Giollachrist series—but this second installment completely blew me away! It builds beautifully on the characters and concepts introduced in the debut, not only preserving their charm but elevating them in mean" Read more of this review »
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Rachel Edwards rated a book really liked it In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English by Carmel McCaffrey	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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