Tag: Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet”: “vivid, brutal and beautiful”, “a rich feast”

March 19, 2013

With so many other wonderful things going on here, I haven’t had time yet to post some fantastic reviews for “Prophet”, the second book in my historical-fiction series, “The Chronicles of Iona”.  Here’s Kirkus!  Kirkus Reviews’ The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet THE CHRONICLES OF IONA: PROPHET by Paula de Fougerolles This historical fantasy novel, the … More Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet”: “vivid, brutal and beautiful”, “a rich feast”

Book 2, The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet, is here!

February 5, 2013

   The second book in my historical-fiction series The Chronicles of Iona, called Prophet, is now out! The story picks up where the first book, Exile, left off, beginning in the year 567 A.D.  Four years after journeying with Scottish warrior Aedan mac Gabran into the land of the wild Picts, Irish abbot-prince Columba is forced back there … More Book 2, The Chronicles of Iona: Prophet, is here!

“Exile”: one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012!

December 20, 2012

        “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” got a wonderful holiday present this week, being named one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012! Check it out: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/paula-de-fougerolles1/chronicles-iona-exile/ (While you’re at it, there’s a link there if you’d like to purchase a copy of the book for the holidays!) Happy Holidays … More “Exile”: one of Kirkus Reviews’ top 100 Indie books of 2012!

Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” exciting, immersive and authentic

July 2, 2012

Kirkus has given “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” a great review.  THE CHRONICLES OF IONA: EXILE This historical novel set in sixth-century Scotland relates the struggles of St. Columba to establish his monastery and of Aedan mac Gabran to gain a kingship. In 563, Columba, an exiled abbot (and future saint), arrives with his monks … More Kirkus Reviews calls “The Chronicles of Iona: Exile” exciting, immersive and authentic