Hound

Paperback | 1 October 2004 | Edition Number 1

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This is the tale of one man's journey from the heart of the Roman Empire to a distant, rough-hewn land where warriors delight equally in the sound of the sword and the song of the poet - a world where honour is more important than life itself. This is Ireland, two thousand years ago. This is a time for Heroes, a time of battle, boasting, drinking and telling stories, a golden age when myth and history meet and mingle. The court of King Conor throngs with Heroes, but it is the boy Cuchullain, an outsider whose birth is shrouded in mystery, who will grow to be Ireland's greatest warrior. As he becomes a man, under the guidance of the long-suffering. somewhat curmudgeonly Lcary. his friend, confidant, charioteer and narrator of this talc, Cuchullain's exploits become the stuff of legend. But it is when the armies of the vengeful Queen Maevc stand at the very gates of Emain Macha that Cuchullain - all too aware of his dark destine - must face his greatest challenge... Retold as never before, this is a thrilling, timeless tale of heroism and friendship, of love and betrayal, of war and poetry. This is the story of Cuchullain, the Hound of Ulster.

Industry Reviews

'The ultimate warrior's tale...a beautiful, poignant story of vengeance, lost love, outstanding heroism and a quite astonishing capacity for alcohol' MANDA SCOTT -- Manda Scott, author of Boudica
'Tightly written, oddly touching and with a strong sense of history as well as myth...an impressive first novel' JON COURTENAY GRIMWOOD, GUARDIAN -- Jon Courtenay Grimwood * Guardian *
'It's always a pleasure when a book defies expectations and George Green's HOUND is definitely a prime example...funny and clever...an entertaining and gripping read' * SFCROWSNEST.COM *
'Enjoyable and good-humoured' * IRISH POST *
'Enjoyable and good-humoured' * IRISH POST *

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