It
seems that Brant has a big problem. He is plagued with severe headaches, lapses
of memory that involve substantial periods of time, inability to recognize his
own sister and a plaguing sense that something is happening that is far beyond
his control.
This
intriguing, supernatural story brings us from the present to a distant past and
back again. Unexplainable events are occurring in Brant’s life, and all he
knows is that he can’t remember much more than a hazy vision of a beautiful
woman, a fairy-like creature, whom he believes he encountered at his family’s
remote cabin in the woods.
Why
is he experiencing gaps in time? What part does his family history play in
these episodes? His loving sister Maeve and police officer brother-in-law Rich
desperately want to help him, but he doesn’t even seem to know or trust them.
Did
fairy-like beings really exist? Reading Circles
in Time sparked my interest and made me curious to dig deeper, and I found
a quote by Benjamin Radford, LiveScience Contributor at http://www.livescience.com, who said in
an article discussing leprechauns, “Leprechauns are a type of fairy, though
it's important to note that the fairies of Irish folklore were not cute
Disneyfied pixies; they could be lustful, nasty, capricious creatures whose
magic might delight you one day and kill you the next if you displeased them.”
What
would it have been like to live as a half-Faerie with exceptional powers,
interacting with humans in a tumultuous time in history? Siobhan is
experiencing difficulties of her own as she navigates an unexpected situation
that changes everything.
I
can only tell you after reading this historical/time travel fantasy that Trilby
Plants’ enchanting Circles in Time
might just leave you spellbound!
Book Description
In 10th Century Ireland half-Faerie Siobhan is shunned by both fey and humans. She unwittingly ingests an unscrupulous druid’s potion. Siobhan’s quest to be part of human society leads her down a perilous road that culminates in her summoning forbidden magic that causes suffering to her descendants into the present day.
Drawing from Gaelic folklore and mythology, the story follows a half-Faerie woman who desires to belong in the human world, a clan chieftain who will do anything for an heir, an evil druid who concocts magic potions, time travel, a modern day man who experiences missing time, and a Faerie’s spell that has far reaching consequences.
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Link to Kindle version: http://www.amazon.com/Circles-Time-Trilby-Plants-ebook/dp/B009LLZTQ4
In the Author’s Own Words
“This book came about decades ago when I
wondered what it would be like if a real fairy traveled from long ago to the
present. The 9th and 10th centuries in Ireland are not well documented as
little remains, so I filled in the gaps with my imagination. I have always been
fascinated by the stories of the daoine sidhe or Tuatha De Danann. According to
Celtic and Gaelic myths, these were beings who came from the sky in shining
ships. They possessed powers humans did not and lived long lives.
I
did a tremendous amount of research to get the historical aspects somewhat
correct. The setting in Washington state came about because my parents lived
there for quite a while and there are vast tracts of forested mountain terrain
devoid of people. Ideal for a portal from the past.”
About the Author
Trilby Plants was hooked on words
when, at the age of four, her mother read her Gulliver’s Travels. Plants has
published poetry, creative nonfiction, short stories and a self-published
fantasy novel, GATEKEEPER. She is currently editor of The Petigru Review, the
literary anthology of the South Carolina Writers’ Workshop. She lives with her
husband in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Author of Gatekeeper and children’s book Hubert
Little’s Great Adventure, Plants also creates amazing book trailers. Watch
for the upcoming spring release of Meena Mouse's
Perfect Raspberry, her new children's picture book illustrated by Deborah Gagnon. Visit Trilby’s website at http://www.trilbyplants.com.
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See
you soon!
Mary
Anne Benedetto
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir
Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never Say
Perfect, From Italy with Love & Limoncello and Write Your
Pet's Life Story in 7 Easy Steps!
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