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The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia Audiobook
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The sequel to Morgan Llywelyn's glorious Celtic fantasy, Druids, The Greener Shore is a beautifully told adventure story.
After Julius Caesar triumphs over Gaul, the druid Ainvar and his three wives sail west to the brilliant green island of Hibernia. Here, Ainvar and his clan try to reestablish themselves.
Ainvar's "senior" wife, Briga, provides constant wisdom and support for him. Strong, sensible, and with druidic powers of her own, Briga overcomes all obstacles. Readers who appreciate strong female characters will love this woman of the druids.
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"I just stumbled on this book at the library when looking for "How Green Was My Valley". (Authors names ;^) I really enjoyed the book. Of course now I have to read the first one. I look forward to reading some of her other books as well as they all look very interesting!!!"
— Donna (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Not just fantasy fans will appreciate this gentle, quietly dignified tale.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
Not just fantasy fans will appreciate this gentle, quietly dignified tale.
— Publishers Weekly Starred Review -
“This highly readable tale offers unforgettable women characters…As always, Llywelyn can be counted on to create a compelling tale with strong characterizations. Her devoted readers will not be disappointed.”
— Booklist
The Greener Shore Listener Reviews
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" I really enjoyed this book, but at times it was slow moving and I grew bored. I generally like Celtic fantasy/magic type books, so I picked this one up on a whim. May or may not go back and read others in the series. "
— Angela, 12/18/2013 -
" This author is just amazing. I am never disappointed. "
— Susan, 12/14/2013 -
" Wish I could give it a 4.5. It was a really good read, but not as good as "Druids." "
— Wendy, 11/12/2013 -
" Those who enjoy Celtic fantasy should enjoy this. It is Ms Llywelyn's sequel to 'Druids'. "
— Jennifer, 11/18/2012 -
" A sequel to the Druids,in this one the clan travels from Gaul to Ireland and joins with the celtic tribes already there. Some questions are answered, and yet more are given in this sequel. "
— Carmen, 8/25/2012 -
" A bit slow moving at first but full of detail about what Celtic existence may have been like, told through the story of Ainvar and his clan. This is a continuation of an earlier story. "
— Bill, 3/2/2012 -
" Not as rich as Druids but still an excellent read. "
— Megan, 12/27/2011 -
" Not as good as its precursor - Druids. The writing style in this one seems a bit more perfunctory. Also, it was less tied to actual historical events, which caused it to lose some of the epic nature that I enjoy in historical fiction. "
— Tracy, 12/23/2011 -
" I was really going with this story until the end. I enjoyed the author's take on the Druids and their magic. And the characters were well-drawn and believable. Unfortunately, the POV shift in the final pages was incongruous and disturbing. "
— Sharon, 6/17/2011 -
" slow going. Easy to put down and not pick up again "
— Marji, 5/16/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book, but at times it was slow moving and I grew bored. I generally like Celtic fantasy/magic type books, so I picked this one up on a whim. May or may not go back and read others in the series. "
— Angela, 3/18/2011 -
" Not as rich as Druids but still an excellent read. "
— Megan, 1/2/2011 -
" A bit slow moving at first but full of detail about what Celtic existence may have been like, told through the story of Ainvar and his clan. This is a continuation of an earlier story. "
— Bill, 12/10/2010 -
" A sequel to the Druids,in this one the clan travels from Gaul to Ireland and joins with the celtic tribes already there. Some questions are answered, and yet more are given in this sequel. "
— Carmen, 11/11/2008 -
" Not as good as its precursor - Druids. The writing style in this one seems a bit more perfunctory. Also, it was less tied to actual historical events, which caused it to lose some of the epic nature that I enjoy in historical fiction. "
— Tracy, 8/21/2008 -
" I was really going with this story until the end. I enjoyed the author's take on the Druids and their magic. And the characters were well-drawn and believable. Unfortunately, the POV shift in the final pages was incongruous and disturbing. "
— Sharon, 6/1/2008 -
" Those who enjoy Celtic fantasy should enjoy this. It is Ms Llywelyn's sequel to 'Druids'. "
— Jennifer, 3/1/2008 -
" slow going. Easy to put down and not pick up again "
— Marji, 10/25/2007 -
" This author is just amazing. I am never disappointed. "
— Susan, 8/17/2007
About Morgan Llywelyn
Morgan Llywelyn is the New York Times bestselling author of Lion of Ireland and many other novels chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from earliest times to the present day. She has won numerous literary awards, was named Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year, is a founding member of the Irish Writers’ Centre, and is a past chairman of the Irish Writers’ Union. Her critically acclaimed novels of both history and mythology have been translated into many languages.
About Simon Vance
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.