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The Shining Isle: An Urban Fantasy
alternate cover edition of ISBN: 9780738708348
Among us walk a race older than time-called the Travelers, Tuatha d� Dannan, the Sidhe, the Fair Folk, and the F�'dh, they are the magical beings who remember when forests covered much of the earth and people revered the older gods and goddesses.
"The Shining Isle" is the story of Holly Tremenhere and the small island of Inishr'm. Holly was awakened to the mysteries at a young age, but could not cope with their seemingly alien reality and turned away from them. Now, disillusioned with the senselessness of day-to-day existence, she is ripe for change. Meanwhile, Inishr'm has been targeted for takeover by those who do not understand its significance. The isle and its inhabitants harbor an ancient secret-one they will fight to the death to keep safe.
Among us walk a race older than time-called the Travelers, Tuatha d� Dannan, the Sidhe, the Fair Folk, and the F�'dh, they are the magical beings who remember when forests covered much of the earth and people revered the older gods and goddesses.
"The Shining Isle" is the story of Holly Tremenhere and the small island of Inishr'm. Holly was awakened to the mysteries at a young age, but could not cope with their seemingly alien reality and turned away from them. Now, disillusioned with the senselessness of day-to-day existence, she is ripe for change. Meanwhile, Inishr'm has been targeted for takeover by those who do not understand its significance. The isle and its inhabitants harbor an ancient secret-one they will fight to the death to keep safe.
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First published April 1, 2006
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About the author
Lore de Angeles
19 books102 followersLore de Angeles (formerly known by the first name Ly) is an internationally published author winning awards for both visionary fiction and short film.
Known for Witchcraft Theory and Practice (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2000) and the award-winning The Quickening (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2006) she was first published in 1987 by Nevill Drury's boutique imprint Unity Prism UK.
The majority of her fictional work is that of legend, philosophy and myth - both of the seeming mist-shrouded past and the so-called far-flung future.
Lore grew up by the coast in Sydney, Australia, lost amongst the rocky cliffs and wild sea.
By the age of thirty two she was mother of three and lived off the grid in the highlands of Victoria with her coven.
De Angeles' passions are the art of clear communication, history, mythology, the legends of Ireland and her Celtic heritage, debating with strong-willed, good-humored people, all the wild things and all the wild places, the sea, the mists, every possible color grey. She's infamous for her outspoken stance on matters pertaining to the sustainability and guardianship of earth and the rights of all species to self-determination.
De Angeles moved from Byron Bay to Melbourne in 2012.
Known for Witchcraft Theory and Practice (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2000) and the award-winning The Quickening (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2006) she was first published in 1987 by Nevill Drury's boutique imprint Unity Prism UK.
The majority of her fictional work is that of legend, philosophy and myth - both of the seeming mist-shrouded past and the so-called far-flung future.
Lore grew up by the coast in Sydney, Australia, lost amongst the rocky cliffs and wild sea.
By the age of thirty two she was mother of three and lived off the grid in the highlands of Victoria with her coven.
De Angeles' passions are the art of clear communication, history, mythology, the legends of Ireland and her Celtic heritage, debating with strong-willed, good-humored people, all the wild things and all the wild places, the sea, the mists, every possible color grey. She's infamous for her outspoken stance on matters pertaining to the sustainability and guardianship of earth and the rights of all species to self-determination.
De Angeles moved from Byron Bay to Melbourne in 2012.
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May 19, 2020
Loved it, recommended for fans of Charles de Lint!
October 14, 2008
While it has some of the same problems as "The Quickening" (confusing characters, etc), it is the better of the two books I have read by this author. Still great for opening the mind to new ideas. Again, not easy to read and nearly locationless until you read the notes at the end.
August 8, 2012
My absolute FAVOURITE of Ly's books!
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