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The Girl in the Bog
The Girl in the Bog | Keith Donohue
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Ancient heroes from Irish mythology and folklore come to life in the modern world in this dark, atmospheric story. At once a thrilling chase novel and a wry reimagining of Ireland�s oldest epic, it is sure to enthrall readers of Neil (…more)
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The Girl in the Bog | Keith Donohue
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I have a long-standing fascination with bog bodies, so of course I was going to pick this one up. I loved it. Fedelm was killed and set in a bog two thousand years ago. When she is discovered and disinterred, figures from Irish legend slip through time to find her. The legends are prone to speaking in 21st century language which I found hysterical. Readers will definitely appreciate this more if they are familiar with the Ulster cycle and the Tain