His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. 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. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Some found that it was hard to put down when they got into reading the book. A standalone epic, this was lawhead s first straight historical fiction novel. Lawhead s historical research into ninthcentury europe, byzantium, and the muslim caliphates is deep and full of subtle detail. Lawhead born 2 july 1950 is a ukbased american writer known for his works of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly celtic historical fiction. No one person did all the things my aidan did in the book, but the events described in byzantium were based on the kinds of actual adventures pilgrim saints of aidans day endured.
This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In the 1990s, he published byzantium, a work of pure historical fiction. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman. To the fabled city of byzantium, where they are to present a beautiful and costly handilluminated manuscript, the book of kells, to the emperor of all christendom. 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. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring.
His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after. Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Free download or read online byzantium pdf epub book. Byzantium by stephen lawhead, 9780006482512, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. Lawhead 1996, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels.
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. Some found this novel to be the finest example of writing by lawhead. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. Near on 900 pages, it reads both more slowly, and much faster that one would think. 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.
Byzantium a standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last. Lawhead, quote from byzantium life is a school of the spirit, aidan, ruadh intoned with gentle insistence. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc.
As for aidan mac cainnech, he is a fictitious amalgamation of several irish saints who were active at the time. Lawhead is available at in several formats for your ereader. Unfortunately i cant go into any more details about the plot because i dropped the book a little less than halfway through. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monaste. Lawhead and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10th century irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in.
Mar 25, 2009 listen to byzantium audiobook by stephen r. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfiction books. Lawhead 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981.
Apr 04, 2017 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 the emperor of all. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. Buy byzantium by lawhead, stephen r from amazons fiction books store. 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. 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. 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. I became immersed in the journey of aidan, an irish monk, who encounters every manner of trial as he sets out from his homeland with a group of priests to deliver the book of kells to the emperor in byzantium.
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