Author: Hopman, Ellen Evert

In the tradition of The Mists of Avalon, this Bardic teaching tale is set in third-century Ireland, when Christianity is sweeping across the Celtic Isles. During this time of crisis love blooms between Ethne, a Druid healer, and her patient, a Fennid warrior. Their passionate affair suffers a tragic blow when Ethne is called upon to become the high queen. Hopman recreates the daily life, magical practices, politics, and spiritual lives of the ancient Celts, including Druid holy days, rituals, herbal lore, and more. 408 pp.