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The Silver Hand (Song of Albion) Hardcover – January 1, 2010

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"Before Albion is one, the hero feat must be performed and Silver Hand must reign."The great king, Meldryn Mawr, is dead, and his kingdom lies in ruins. Treachery and brutality rule the land, and Albion is the scene of an epic struggle for the throne. Lewis is now known as Llew in this Otherworld, and he has become a threat to the usurper Meldron. Exiled and driven from the clan, he must seek the meaning behind a mysterious prophecy--the making of a true king and the revealing of a long-awaited champion: Silver Hand.First published almost twenty years ago, The Song of Albion Trilogy has become a modern classic that continues to attract passionate new readers. Enter into The Silver Hand and experience the dazzling brilliance of a world like ours--yet infinitely bolder and brighter: a place of kings and warriors, bards and battles, feats of glory and honour. It is a place you will forever wish to be. It is Albion.
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    The Song of Albion
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  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Thomas Nelson Inc
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1595548912
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1595548917
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson Inc; Reprint edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595548912
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595548917
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephen R. Lawhead

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Stephen R. Lawhead is a multi-award winning author of mythic history and imaginative bestsellers. In over thirty years of professional writing he has established an international reputation and is known for such works as the KING RAVEN trilogy, a re-telling of the Robin Hood legend; and the PENDRAGON CYCLE, an historic retelling of the King Arthur legend.

Other notable books include the historical works Byzantium, Patrick, Avalon; fantasy series THE SONG OF ALBION and the DRAGON KING Trilogy; as well as works of science-fiction Dream Thief and EMPYRION, and the five-book series BRIGHT EMPIRES. Lawhead makes his home in Oxford, England, with his wife.

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Logan
5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting sequel to a brilliant first novel.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015
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What a pleasant surprise this novel was! I was already hooked on this trilogy from the first novel and knew I would be getting another fantastic book to read, but I wasn't expecting the narrative switch that occurred. The story is again told in first person, but instead of following the same character as in the first novel, the author switches to another principle character. Initially, I was skeptical about this as I have read many novels that incorporate this change or a dual narrative which ends up ruining the story for me. However, Lawhead's decision to switch was not only prudent, but by the novel's end served to be brilliantly done. The change enhanced the novel immensely and created a different perspective that made the narrative far richer. I was not sure I could enjoy this series more, but this novel won me over. I will warn, this novel incorporates a bit more violence than the first novel, but this is not senseless violence and serves to illustrate the price of war as well as deepend the emotional journey for each of the characters.
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Joye S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great second book in the trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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After finishing the first book, The Paradise War, I immediately downloaded this, the second book in the Song of Albion trilogy. I wasn't disappointed. After the narration from Lewis's viewpoint in The Paradise War, it was, at first, a bit jarring to find this book is narrated by Tegid, his druid companion. Once I'd read a chapter or two, I'd adapted and actually found it to be enjoyable. The 2nd viewpoint gave me more understanding of the world of Albion and developed Tegin more than would have been possible from Lewis's eyes. Also, seeing Lewis from Tegin's vantage reveals more about him than Lewis's view alone. There are many well-developed side characters. The story flows nicely, especially as it's the middle book in a trilogy. I highly recommend this book (and the others in the trilogy). I'm looking forward to finishing the series with The Endless Knot.
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Justin
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow but worth it.
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I have to admit this book was hard for me to finish. While I flew through the first book, this second installment was one I had to keep setting aside and picking up later on. It was difficult for me to figure out why exactly I struggled to get to the end of this book. The writing is just as masterful as the first book. I think what caused the difficulty was the plot itself. While there was a lot going on it wasn't as epic in my opinion as the first book. A great deal of the book dealt with the logistical processes of Tegid and Llew establishing their own base and gathering people there. There were battles and other events, but I often found myself wishing the book would gloss over some of the detail and get to the final conflict quicker. Another problem in my opinion is that the enemy in the first book was a mysterious evil entity, so part of the joy of reading that book was finding out what would happen. Part of the problem with the second book is that there was not much mystery. The enemy is a man leading an army. And the resolution to one of Llew's constant conflicts during the book can be figured out by reading the title of the book (I apologize for being vague, but I am trying not to give spoilers.). Needless to say I knew how the Silver Hand would resolves itself before I got to the end, even if I didn't know the details.

That being said, despite the slow pacing, the payoff was worth it. The final conflict was nicely done, and while I had guessed much of it, it was still well written and executed. It makes me sad to not be able to give this book a full five star rating. Sometimes I think I suffer too much from a need for instant gratification like I get from watching constant explosions in action films. If that is the case then I apologize for being too harsh on this book.

Despite what I saw as this books short comings there was a lot to enjoy. The characters and setting are interesting and entertaining. I will be reading the next book to find out what finally happens to Llew. In the end, as busy as my time is, my willingness to keep reading the series says a lot for this book.
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Ariel Carson
5.0 out of 5 stars beyond excellent
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I have read The Silver Hand twice, and may have to read it again. It is richly layered in allegory; the subtleties are much more than can be absorbed in one reading. The message of endurance, perseverance without understanding, coming to the fulfillment of the promise against all reasoning, is very clear. It isn't just a fantasy, it is a lesson on life. A tough read, but worth every word!
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Athena J
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost as great as book 1.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
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I loved the first of this series. It speaks to that part of me that is enraptured by Celtic lore, the people, places, even what they wore and how they may have conducted themselves in many situations. Lawhead has done quite a bit of research here and as with everything I have read of his thus far, he is clearly dedicated and passionate about this subject. The Silver Hand is quite a bit darker but no less exciting than the Paradise War, which is still my favorite of the trilogy. This book gives a different perspective on the coming and goings of the characters and surroundings in Albion, and I appreciated that Lawhead switched it up because it suited this story perfectly. Over all, I think this was a fascinating and interesting read, as was book 1.
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Chirstopher
5.0 out of 5 stars A total page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
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I love reading, but I don't read novels often at all! I read a book like crazy only if it's a page-turner for me. This one hits the mark! Awesome and totally believable world that the author creates, and the characters are very relatable without being dumbed down for simplicity. This is a fantastic read, and I recommend it for anyone that wants to get into a fantasy trilogy with depth and richness of character and language and lore whilst being relatable rather than very distant from reality. The descriptions and reactions of the main character are very enjoyable. I'm excited to finish this book (almost done) and read the next two!
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gene
4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite series of all time
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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An enthralling story with hope and heartbreak, good & evil. A story that leaves you inspired to live your own life nobly.
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Pat
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I've already read the trilogy in French and now in English and so love that story, can't wait to read more of Stephen R. Lawhead
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