Last of the Gifted
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"An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... The Last of the Gifted is a classic." - Ottawa Review of Books
Get this award-winning medieval fantasy series in one special omnibus edition: Last of the Gifted: Spirit Sight (Book 1) and Water Sight (Book 2).
Warrior-in-training Hyw can transform into any bird or animal.
His sister Catrin can see the future in a drop of water.
When the last true Prince of Wales is murdered, Hyw's gift allows him to meld with the prince's spirit. On the run with the dwindling Welsh army, betrayal dogs their heels. Hyw and Catrin must unite their abilities to protect their people?and each other?from Longshanks' ruthless army.
But as Hyw becomes trapped in his magic and her betrothed is thrown in an English jail, Catrin faces an impossible choice: save her brother, or save the man she loves.
Magic, mythology, and forgotten legends unfold in 13th Century Wales.
"Filled with adventure and romance and a touch of fantasy... Highly Recommended." - CM Reviews
"Powell's prose has a lyrical quality... a meticulously researched young adult medieval fantasy with compelling characters and high-stakes action." - Historical Novels Review
"Elegant yet immediately accessible to the reader... a solid novel worthy of the attention of a very broad audience. Highly recommended." - Top Shelf
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Marie Powell's castle-hopping adventures across North Wales resulted in her medieval fantasy duology, Last of the Gifted, set in 13th C Wales. She's authored 40+ children's books with publishers like Scholastic Education and Amicus. Her short stories and poetry appear in literary magazines like subTerrain, Room Magazine, and the Sunlight Press. Marie also works as a freelance journalist, editor, and writing workshop instructor, based on Treaty 4 Territory, Regina.
