Druid of Ulster: Life of Cathbad

A legendary druid from the court of King Conor mac Nessa narrates his own powerful life story in this novel based on the mythology of ancient Ireland. A humble freeman's son gifted with "the sight," Cathbad is chosen by his blind druid mentor at age four to lead a nation! Step inside an ancient druid school where Cathbad learns the ways of warriors, leaders, and prophets. Walk the halls of the palace at Emain Macha as high druid Cathbad experiences power and corruption while seeking to civilize the Irish Celtic people. Follow the heartbreaking story of his beloved foster daughter Deirdre, desired and destroyed by his own son. Experience heroism, heartbreak and drama as a gifted leader learns the limits and responsibilities of divination, magic, and political power. Tragedy, disappointment, love and lust happen to druids, too!