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The Lyonesse Stone Trilogy #1
The Lyonesse Stone: A Novel of West Cornwall
The first book in The Lyonesse Stone trilogy.
Long ago, the land of Lyonesse between Land's End and the Isles of Scilly sank forever beneath the waves. Only the Lord Trevelyan escaped to tell the tale.
Countless years later the legend of the Lost Land returned to haunt his descendants, who find themselves transported to the hidden realms of West Cornwall. Bound to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Penny and John Trevelyan are caught up in a centuries-old quest for power and immortality.
"On the far side of the field, in front of the old, overgrown ruin, stood seven horsemen: a sinister line of motionless shadows. Dark were the horses on which they sat, dark their flowing robes and deep the cowls which hid their faces."
With the help of these evil forces, the Lord Pengersek believes he will win. But, while ancient legends spring to life, it is Penny and John Trevelyan who stand between him and ... the Lyonesse Stone.
Long ago, the land of Lyonesse between Land's End and the Isles of Scilly sank forever beneath the waves. Only the Lord Trevelyan escaped to tell the tale.
Countless years later the legend of the Lost Land returned to haunt his descendants, who find themselves transported to the hidden realms of West Cornwall. Bound to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Penny and John Trevelyan are caught up in a centuries-old quest for power and immortality.
"On the far side of the field, in front of the old, overgrown ruin, stood seven horsemen: a sinister line of motionless shadows. Dark were the horses on which they sat, dark their flowing robes and deep the cowls which hid their faces."
With the help of these evil forces, the Lord Pengersek believes he will win. But, while ancient legends spring to life, it is Penny and John Trevelyan who stand between him and ... the Lyonesse Stone.
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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Craig Weatherhill
17 books5 followersCraig Weatherhill (1950 or 1951–2020) was a Cornish antiquarian, novelist and writer on the history, archaeology, place names and mythology of Cornwall.
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September 10, 2010
Reminiscent of (but not of the same caliber) Tolkien, this book focusses on the folk history (think King Arthur) of Cornwall. This was clearly a labor of love on the part of the author, who lives in Cornwall and is an expert in its folklore. A young naive-but-destined-for-greatness brother and sister duo together with satisfying evil atmospherics, battles, and time warps make this a fun if predictable read.
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