The Throne of Tara
The Throne of Tara (Crossway Books, 1990, re-released 2000) is based on the thrilling true story of Columba of Iona, the hot-headed Irish monk who went to war over a book, and in remorse over the thousands slain, exiled himself among the Picts of Scotland, where he dueled the Druids - miracles versus magic.
"Desjarlais spins a spellbinding tale with a powerful descriptive flair. A striking story not quickly forgotten."
The Milwaukee Journal
"Desjarlais is a marvelous writer. His prose is polished, liquid and glowing. He has a sure hand when it comes to historical detail. His research is obvious but never comes across as an intrusion into the story. Just plain good storytelling."
Christian Library Journal
"A fascinating and intriguing story!"
Librarian's World
"A lively and skillful historical novel...Instructive and enjoyable."
Book Review Annual
"Sixth Century Ireland, with its mixture of dark and light, druids and Christians, ignorance and intellect, despair and beauty, is portrayed in carefully researched and richly portrayed chapters...A vigorous and, at times, poetic tale."
Voice of Youth Advocate
"Desjarlais has carefully researched the history of this saint and vividly brought him and his world to life. An easy and interesting read. Great chance to learn some little-known Church history in a way that is as entertaining as it is educational."
amazon.com reviewer
"This historical novel employs the facts where they exist. Where they do not, Desjarlais uses common sense and imagination to fill in the gaps. Fascinating and informative."
Booknews
(This Christianity Today Readers Choice Award nominee went out-of-print in 1999 but was re-issued through iuniverse.com in 2000).
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The Throne of Tara
ISBN 0-595-15597-9
trade paper, $14.95
249 pp.
www.iuniverse.com
or
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