Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Series, Book 1) (Hardcover)

by Michael Phillips (Author)

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Review
"Any fan of history will enjoy this novel. Mr Phillips draws you into the mystical past of this enchanted land." -- Rendezvous, Nov. 1999

Product Description
An Epic Saga of Scotland From Michael Phillips!

Let bestselling author Michael Phillips take you to a place of noblemen, mysterious highlanders, and ancient legends with Caldeonia. Enjoy the beauty, the adventure, and the romance that is Scotland both past and present.

"Absolutely smashing! I loved the history-." Mary Hutchison, a fiction fan from Devon, England

Following on the success of The Secrets of Heathersleigh Hall, Michael Phillips recreates a world of heather-covered moors and evocative highlands where one man's quest to uncover his connection to his celebrated ancestry evokes the glory that is Scotland.

In Legend of the Celtic Stone, Westminster Abbey is the site of a burglary that sets all of Great Britain astir. Both the IRA and Scottish nationalists are thought to be the culprits but no one has the answer to the puzzling crime.

Andrew Trentham, member of Parliament and one of the nation's most eligible men, is as chagrined by the break-in as anyone, and wary of the winds of nationalism sweeping down from the north. It is difficult for him to focus on national affairs however when his personal life is filled with all the trouble he can handle.

Rebuffed in his proposal of marriage by the woman that he loves and suffering through the lingering pain of a family tragedy, this heir of noble blood is compelled to reexamine his foundations. What Andrew discovers in the process is a link to ancient Caledonia, a highland heritage that will forever change the way he looks at the world. As the ancient legends begin to shed light on Andrew's place in the world, he makes attempts to rekindle the love he has lost. At the same time, a resurgent Scotland rises to reclaim the glory of its storied past

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764222503
• ISBN-13: 978-0764222504
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #434,835 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can still feel the call of the land of my Ancestors!, September 24, 1999

By	Dave Kirkpatrick ([e-mail]) "c... (Gresham Oregon, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

In Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia, 1) Michael Phillips lives up to the tradition of the late James Michener. It is a magnificent historical novel. It is not only a story of a young MP thrust into the forefront of British political renown, but the story of a great land and the people whom the land shaped and formed as much as the standing stone monuments that were carved by its people in antiquity. From stone-age Celts who conquered the rugged Highlands, Poet-Bards that recorded the history where there was little writing and no books, Druids who were teachers, priests, healers and judges, to Saints who conquered the souls of a fierce and deeply spiritual people. It is a story of political intrigue that spans from the slaughter of the MacDonald at Glencoe to the political jockeying for power of today. Through out the story there is the land, whether it is called Alba, Caledonia or Scotland, its very stones, the bones of the land, are as much a part of the present as the past. I was transported through time and space to a land who's sights and sounds fires my blood and makes me proud to be descended from that proud race. I can not wait for the next installment!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Carried Away, February 12, 2000

By	Eric Wilson "novelist" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

Michael Phillips' presents an invitation at the beginning of this epic, an invitation to spend time with his book, to enjoy it. I accepted the invitation with a slight sense of skepticism--I'm often frustrated by the mediocre quality of Christian fiction, and this was the first Phillips' book I'd attempted...But I was soon carried away! Swept into a past, rich with characters, description, and historical relevance. The writing was superlative, the story compelling, and the mood vibrant with color and emotion. I was reminded more than once of the emotions and awe I sensed while reading "The Clan of the Cave Bear." I'm overjoyed to see a well-written novel of this grandeur published by Bethany House. Sure, this novel will be too long for some readers, too involved for some thrill-seekers, but my hats off to author and publisher for presenting quality literature for those willing to invest their time...It was worth it! Where's book two?

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Find, June 27, 2000

By	Jody Allen (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book was a rich taspitry of history told through the eyes of a troubled young man searching for self and where he fit in whole picture. I was hesitant to read this book knowing it came from a Christian publisher but the story premise was too compelling to pass up. I was mesmerized at the different albiet fictional accounts of the history of the Celts across history. I couldn't put it down, the top layer story was what held the whole concept together inviting the reader to quickly return to see what had happened next. The only draw back I had with the story was the heavy hand,at times, to make the Druids the bad guys implying now anyone who practises this is somehow evil. I am not sure why I expected something different from the author and his choice of publisher on this element, but all and all it didn't take much away from the story and I eagerly await the next installment in this uniquely plotted saga. I sure am glad to see that there are still publishers willing to publish the saga historicals of the past. This book is not to be missed by any serious readers who are looking for richly detailed Celtic stories. Jody Allen, Charter Member of RIO- Reviewers International Organization