Buy byzantium by lawhead, stephen r from amazons fiction books store. Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. 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.
This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Lawhead, quote from byzantium life is a school of the spirit, aidan, ruadh intoned with gentle insistence. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. 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.
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. Unfortunately i cant go into any more details about the plot because i dropped the book a little less than halfway through. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Lawhead s historical research into ninthcentury europe, byzantium, and the muslim caliphates is deep and full of subtle detail. Free download or read online byzantium pdf epub book. 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. 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. In the 1990s, he published byzantium, a work of pure historical fiction. Lawhead and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. 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.
This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman. Some found this novel to be the finest example of writing by lawhead. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Some found that it was hard to put down when they got into reading the book. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. 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. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. A standalone epic, this was lawhead s first straight historical fiction novel. 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. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981. Mar 25, 2009 listen to byzantium audiobook by stephen r. As for aidan mac cainnech, he is a fictitious amalgamation of several irish saints who were active at the time. In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels.
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. Byzantium a standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. 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. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after. 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.
Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. Byzantium by stephen lawhead, 9780006482512, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When i meet someone new, i like to ask them for book recommendations. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring. 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. Near on 900 pages, it reads both more slowly, and much faster that one would think. This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last. 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. Lawhead 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Lawhead is available at in several formats for your ereader. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfiction books. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle.
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