![]() ![]() It’s also a time for celebrations-of her first Christmas in both Talamh and Ireland, of solstice and weddings and births-and daring to find joy again in the wake of sorrow. Breen spreads her wings and realizes a power she’s never experienced before. With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed, this is a time to rest and to prepare. ![]() Her grandfather, the dark god Odran, has been defeated in his attempt to rule over Talamh, and over Breen-for now. Now she is in Talamh, trying to heal after a terrible battle and heartbreaking losses. But portals allow for passage in and out-and ultimately, each must choose their place, and choose between good and evil, war and peace, life and death… Breen Siobhan Kelly grew up in the world of Man and was once unaware of her true nature. Talamh is a land of green hills, high mountains, deep forests, and seas, where magicks thrive. The conclusion of the epic trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Awakening and The Becoming. ![]()
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