- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Earthlight; paperback / softback edition (16 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671037307
- ISBN-13: 978-0671037307
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.2 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 486,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mawn and Sianan are now consecrated as Druids. They drink the holy Water of Life - and thus they embrace eternal life. They will be Wanderers through the endless years, sent as messengers to countless generations to preserve ancient customs and magic.
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This is the final book in Caiseal Mor's three part novellization of the events surrounding the early entry of Christianity into Ireland. The major protagonists continue their battle for the control of the hearts and beliefs of the population - Bishop Patricius proceeds with his underhanded and sometimes bloody attempts to convert the masses; Seginus Gallus, hated and feared by druids and royalty alike, untrusted by all but a few, lives out his punishment in apparent contrition; and the two Wanderers, Mawn and Sianan, having drunk of the Water of Life begin their immortal journey towards their destiny under the guidance of the druids Sila and Gobban. All of the protagonists are now in place for one final confrontation - or so we might expect. However, this is history and as is suggested by the role of the Wanderers themselves, no penultimate battle was ever fought. While historically accurate, this leads to an unsatisfying ending, almost as if the author didn't really know where or when to finish the story and leave the Wanderers to continue their immortal journey along the path of life.
Unfortunately, through all the trials and tribulations described, albeit in stunning details, none of the characters really evolve - something that was also lacking in the previous two books. Even Seginus Gallus, one of the more interesting characters in the series, undergoes such a complete reversal of character that is not as much evolution as the synthesis of a completely new person. However, this final volume does have significant merits - one of the great delights of the entire series is the author's ability to weave the beliefs and legends of ancient Eirinn into a rich portrayal of life in these uncertain and changing times.
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Caiseal Mor's well written and clear descriptions make both this and the other books within the Wanderer series a good addition to the collection of any reader, but in particular those who enjoy the fantasy/history genre. The book is set in both Ireland and Britain during the ages of the druids, and shows the many problems that occur ranging from the Saxon raids to the Christian threat, which affect the way their lives are lived. The main focus within the book is upon the lives of a certain group called "The Wanderers" hence the name of the series, and the trials and tribulations that they face throughout the beginning of their druidic lives. "The Water Of Life" is the third book, which means that it would be beneficial to purchase the earlier books before reading this, however it is not compulsory as the text is detailed so that you can understand past occurrences. The book in question is a good buy, as it is cheap in consideration to the quality that will be received and the enjoyment that will be received also. I enjoyed this book greatly and I hope you will too.
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