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The Rise of the Sidhe Kindle Edition

by Christina George (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
The de Verdun family have lived and breathed village life since the raising of their great tower centuries ago. Their slow pace of life and easy friendship with their neighbours is about to change as Ireland is thrown into turmoil in 1916. However, it is not the Rising in Dublin but the rising of an ancient fairy woman that is about to change their lives forever. When Lord de Verdun is attacked by a Leanan Sidhe he drifts into a strange stupor. It falls to his daughter Catherine to find a way to wake her father from this living death. Bran, a war weary veteran of many conflicts, has always closely guarded a dark secret. Now, as he fights for the survival of his men in the brutal trenches his past has come back to haunt him. Rioghnach, a dark fairy woman, has arisen after centuries beneath the ground. She has been driven mad and power hungry by her imprisonment. Bran must put aside his loyalties and finally return home. Ireland is a land on the verge of political and civil unrest. As the Easter Rising draws near a sequence of events will begin to unravel that could bring about an age of darkness. Bran holds the key to their salvation, but it could bring about a fate worse than death.
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    21 Jan. 2014
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About the Author

Christina George is a writer based in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland. She has recently published her first novel 'The Rise of the Sidhe' available on Amazon for Kindle. Her preferred genre is Fantasy, but she also enjoys writing short stories with a supernatural twist. Her writing combines her passion for history, mythology and Irish songs and folk tales. Feel free to contact her at The Rise of the Sidhe Facebook page, on twitter at Christina George@RiseoftheSidhe or visit her webpage www.cc-george.com, she would love to hear from you.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 21 Jan. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 499 pages
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    Christina George is an Indie writer based in Dundalk, Co.Louth, Ireland. She studied Comparative Literature in DCU and released her first novel The Rise of the Sidhe in January 2014. She enjoys writing in the Gothic genre but for her first novel she decided to delve into the rich world of Irish mythology. Christina can be contacted on her Twitter page @RiseoftheSidhe or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RiseoftheSidhe. She would love to hear from you!

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Customers find the book an excellent read with a gripping story that re-ignites their love of Irish mythology. The writing is well-crafted, and customers appreciate the excellent character development.

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"Gripping story kept me hooked right from the start. Excellent read, Very much looking forward to future stories from this author." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, which keeps them hooked and re-ignites their love of Irish mythology, with one customer noting how it builds into a thrilling climax.

"...The book is a magnificent fusion of Irish History and mythological folklore...." Read more

"This is a gripping story which I really loved. The book felt a bit long but the story pulled it through. Will definitely look out for more." Read more

"...Irish folklore truly comes to life, in a wonderful mix with the social and political upheaval of the time...." Read more

"Brilliant read. I was hooked from the start, I couldn't put it down. Hopefully there will be a new one to read soon 😊..." Read more

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  • ALIA
    5.0 out of 5 stars 'Unputdownable'; a must-read for all folklore fans
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2014
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    As a child growing up in Ireland I had a huge passion for fairy folklore and remember devouring anything written by Sinead DeValera, W.B Yeats and several other great writers. Thirty years later and this book has re-ignited my love of Irish mythology. Whilst reading it I felt as if I had been teleported back to the happy and magical days of my childhood which was spent listening to my elders talk of the Leprechauns and Sidhe that lived among us.
    The story is set during the 1916 Easter rising and centres around the rich DeVernon Family and an Evil Witch (Sidhe) called Rioghnach who attempts to gain control of the lost realm (Ireland). As with all classic fairy storys there is the beautiful yet vunerable protagonist Kate and the handsome hero Bran who are thrown together to fight the evil that threatens to invade the country.
    The book is a magnificent fusion of Irish History and mythological folklore. It is very well written and the style at times is reminiscent of James Herbert and Stephen King. The climax is full of twists and turns and the ending was totally unexpected allowing for a possible sequel. Highly recommended, I will wait with bated breath for the sequel.
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  • gm
    4.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2014
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    This is a gripping story which I really loved.
    The book felt a bit long but the story pulled it through.
    Will definitely look out for more.
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  • Shane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Irish folklore truly comes to life.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2015
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    The book is set in Ireland on the eve of the 1916 rising. You really feel like you have emerged into the period. With brilliant descriptive writing and excellent character development, I really bought into the story. Irish folklore truly comes to life, in a wonderful mix with the social and political upheaval of the time. I was engrossed in the main characters’ exciting ordeal, as they try to survive the dangers’ they face. The book sows an intricate plot that builds into a thrilling climax. I highly recommend it.
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  • Margaret McCrory
    4.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2014
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    I would really recommend this book it keeps you turning those pages. Hope there is a sequel and look forward to enjoying it just as much
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  • Shauna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read. I was hooked from the start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2016
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    Brilliant read. I was hooked from the start, I couldn't put it down. Hopefully there will be a new one to read soon 😊
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good storyv
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2019
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    It wasn't a bad read , quite enjoyed it ...good story & decent characters , it would really benefit from a decent editing .
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  • Joanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - *****
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2014
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    Excellent! Highly recommended page turner. Beautiful use of language & ability to bring the characters to life. Can't wait for the next one.
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  • patricia armstrong
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book looking forward to next one
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2014
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    was surprised I liked it as wasn't my usual kind of book I would rate this four and half stars
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  • Sheri A. Wilkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous suspense fill fantasy mixed with Irish Folk lore!
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 May 2014
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    The Rise of the Sidhe by Christina George

    Lord de Verdun is attacked by a Sidhe and he falls into a deep sleep. His daughter Catherine "Kate" is desperate to find a way to wake her father and figure out what is happening. She meets Bran, a war veteran with many secrets, he comes to her aide. What she discovers is shocking but she accepts life for what it is.

    Together they discover that Rioghnach, a dark fairy woman has risen from the ground angry and power hungry. Bran is the one who holds the key, the answers and the power to stop what could soon destroy all of Ireland.

    A fantastic story set in 1916 Ireland. I loved the blend of Irish folk lore, action and suspense in the story. Twists, turns and surprises arise along with likable characters and undesirable ones as well. Well written and filled with intrigue and suspense.

    I highly recommend to those who love fantasy and Irish-based stories. I also liked at the end the index of Irish characters and mythical creatures with meaning and pronunciation.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok read
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 September 2021
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    Kind of disappointed in this book. It has way too much descriptive rhetoric in the paragraphs and definitely needs more action.
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  • Voracious Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars For those that enjoy fairies and possibilities
    Reviewed in the United States on 20 March 2014
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    The Rise Of The Sidhe is an extremely well-written fantasy must read. And it's not a short book! If you enjoy fairies, fantasy, and the possibility that maybe all those old superstitions might just be true, you'll love this book. I almost felt like I was there in Ireland, the writing just flowed that well.
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  • Lesia Connelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the speed and care amazon does with all my
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 July 2014
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    excellant. I love the speed and care amazon does with all my books
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