On his journey aidan will become a slave, an ambassador, a spy, a heathen, a viking and a saracen before being granted the gift of choosing his own destiny. Byzantium by stephen lawhead let me begin by saying i have read this book at least 4 times. Aidan is sent to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the city of byzantium to present the holy roman emperor with the book of kells. Stephen lawhead s byzantium tells the story of a young monk, aidan, who is captured by vikings while traveling to byzantium with a beautiful manuscript. Although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christendom. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul in this epic novel of the early centuries of the first millennium. First, you read that much in such a short time, for once you have picked it up you will find yourself unable to put it down. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe.
Stephen lawhead fans wont find the same literary quality here that he has showcased in such novels as patrick or byzantium. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. First this the the 2nd book in the pendragon, not the 3rd, there are in fact 5 books in this series and even a sequel avalon. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Spoken word for the second album was recorded in lawheads very own home in oxford, and the church bells in the enduring story reprise are the church bells from the local village church. Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into aidans quiet life. Lawhead byzantium, known for his historical and fantasy fiction, reimagines the tale of robin hood in his latest novel, the first in the king raven trilogy. His works include the first two books of the celtic crusades, the iron lance and the black rood, byzantium the pendragon cycle, the song of albion, and dragon king trilogies, as well as the science fiction novels, empyrion i and ii and dream thief. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after. Lawhead has 83 books on goodreads with 265703 ratings. In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels. Unfortunately i cant go into any more details about the plot because i dropped the book a little less than halfway through.
A word without meaning is an abomination, for when the word passes beyond understanding the very thing the word stands for passes out of the world and cannot be recalled. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring. Books gumtree australia free local classifieds page 2. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the empyrion saga, the bright empires series, the pendragon cycle, and hero with ross lawhead. Lawhead s historical research into ninthcentury europe, byzantium, and the muslim caliphates is deep and full of subtle detail. No other author can impart the raw emotions and articulate the finest point of theology like stephen lawhead. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. But far from being a dry, academic study, this edgeoftheseat rollercoaster ride starts in twelfth century ireland, rockets through vikingage scandinavia, and reaches a climax in byzantium. Books by stephen lawhead authors like stephen lawhead. Lawhead was born in july 2, 1950 in kearney, nebraska. I first read byzantium perhaps twelve years ago and did what i seldom do and read it again.
Byzantium a standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. He spent the subsequent decade in poverty, trying to rehabilitate his reputation. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The dust jacket is beautiful and adds to the reading experience. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10thcentury irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in constantinople. John donne 15721631 forfeited his parliamentary seat and was briefly imprisoned when his secret marriage to ann more was uncovered in 1601.
Stephen lawhead is a wonderful chrisitian fictionfantasy writer. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. Books by stephen lawhead writers similar to stephen lawhead. Byzantium by lawhead, stephen r and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. Lawhead is a multiaward winning author of mythic history and imaginative bestsellers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Jeff johnson and irish flautist brian dunning collaborate in order to bring an authentic celtic feel to lawheads the song of albion series. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981. He wrote his first novel, in the hall of the dragon king 1982 to try to support his family. This is book three in the king raven trilogy, the final chapter of stephen lawhead s interpretation of the robin hood legend. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology.
Based on detailed research, lawhead places the folk hero whom he names bran in wales in 1093, at a time when the land was under constant assault from the new norman rulers of england. The first edition of this novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. Lawhead is the author of many different fantasy, science fiction novels, both for kids and for adults, and has written many book series. Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. I have it in a dilapidated softcover but found a cheap hardcover version of it on amazon for 5 bucks and decided to get it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. In over thirty years of professional writing he has established an international reputation and is known for such works as the king raven trilogy, a retelling of the robin hood legend. This is a great book, and tells the story of merlin, who is both a warrior and a prophet. Authornarrator if you have any queries please contact me at info19782. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the fabled city of byzantium, where they are to present the beautiful and costly handilluminated book of kells to. Lawhead is a christian author and he has won awards in the christian publishing community. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the.
Near on 900 pages, it reads both more slowly, and much faster that one would think. John donne ebook by john donne 9780571282104 rakuten kobo. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. It is the best book to be written since the advent of the printing press. Lawhead, author of the popular pendragon cycle of fantasies, here makes a sure move into mainstream fiction.
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