The Emerald Tree

The Carrowkeel Series #2

by Nina Oram

Jasmine has travelled back in time to rescue her friend, Malachy. In her heart, she is harbouring thoughts of revenge against her nemesis, the druid Ellyllon.
Meanwhile, Granuaile, the powerful pirate queen of Western Ireland, is also seeking him.
Once again, Jasmine's powers hold the key to success, but her doubts are growing about friends and foes alike.
Worse still, Ellyllon is no longer her only enemy. As she travels the lands, the voices inside her are growing stronger. Harsher.

204 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2020

Reviews

[Brian Rayner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nina Oram has surpassed herself with The Emerald Tree, and crafted a great swashbuckling adventure set in Ireland towards the end of the 16th century. Jasmine has gone back in time to rescue her friend Malachy, and ends up in the middle of the schemes of the Connacht Lords and Chieftains, including the pirate queen Granuaile. Each has their own plans, aiming to use the powers that Ellyllon, Seamus and Jasmine wield, as potent weapons to further their own ends. But Ellyllon is stirring up trouble in pursuit of his own plans for revenge. This comes together in an excellent story that keeps you guessing about each characters motives, including those increasingly persuasive voices in Jasmines head. It keeps you on the edge of your seat when danger lurks, as well as evoking beautiful images of the scenery in this region of Ireland.

A fantastic novel that is a great follow up to The Joining, you won't be disappointed.