Celtic knot in this twist of history, ann shortells protagonist, irish immigrant housemaid clara swift, is a spirited narrator who uses wit and intuition to shed light on a mystery for the ages. The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the late roman empire. Celtic knot is a suspensefilled fictional tale that chronicles the impact of a singular event at a turning point in a young nations development. Buy the hardcover book celtic knot by ann shortell at indigo. Authenticate detail, artistic intuition, and luminous prose mark this fascinating historical tale. How an author created a thomas darcy mcgee history with a mystery ann shortell on why all canadians owe the irishborn father of confederation a. Shortells fascinating take on a significantly important part of canadian history marks her as a talented newcomer to the historical fiction scene. Catholic writers guild the rebirth of catholic arts and.
Its reimagining a crisis that tested a new nations strength. Meanwhile, celtic knot is available in cloth cover, soft cover, and ebook. Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries ad and can be seen in roman floor mosaics of that. Watch author ann shortell talks about her awardwinning fiction book celtic knot video online, on globalnews. Search west vancouver memorial library bibliocommons. Celtic knot by ann shortell the friesenpress bookstore. News about ann shortell and celtic knot ann shortell. The book of kells, also called the book of columba, is considered by many to be the ultimate source of celtic knot imagery. Ann shortell was born in kingston, ontario, and lives in toronto, ontario, canada. In a previous century she was a business journalist and author and won an award.
In a previous century she was a business journalist and author and won. I am looking an doing an audio book nowwith a young female irish narrator. She published her debut novel celtic knot, the first of a series of clara swift tales, in 2018. It is an illuminated manuscript written in latin and richly. Toronto writer ann shortell has won the fiction category of the 2019 whistler independent book awards for her historical mystery novel celtic knot. Article content continued celtic knot by ann shortell explores the aftermath of thomas darcy mcgees assassination on april 7, 1868. Macdonald cradles his friends bloody head, he blames transplanted irish terrorists. In a previous century she was a business journalist and author and won an award or two. Mcgees death doesnt stop him from being a major character throughout the book. Clara is the fictional creation of author ann shortelland a perfect foil.
She wrote celtic knot in homage to the irish storytelling tradition darcy mcgee embodied. Ann shortells celtic knot among 2019 whistler independent. Celtic knot is available at books on beechwood in ottawa and ben mcnally booksin toronto, through local booksellers, or as an ebook from. Like their design, celtic knots seems to have no beginning and no end in our lives. All copies in use view details view details for celtic knot, book, all copies in use holds. Ann shortell celtic knot february 12 well, celtic knot a clara swift tale has made it to the semifinals of screencrafts cinematic book competitionfrom 1,200 to 300 to 125 books. This book was entered in the wishing shelf book awards. Celtic knot was one of three books featured as a marians pick for the month of june by sleuth of baker street coowner and canadian mysterywriting scene maven marian misters the novel was chosen for this honour from 128 new books listed in the stores monthly newsletter. Author ann shortell talks about her awardwinning fiction book celtic knot close posted by. Celtic knot is a lively mixture of historical fact and literary drama, peopled with wellrounded characters and details of the time. She wrote celtic knot in homage to the irish storytelling tradition embodied by darcy mcgee. Ann shortells celtic knot examines history through a young irish teen as she grapples with a mystery, assassination, and political intrigue. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Shortell constructs her gripping historical novel on the bones of an actual incident. In a previous century she was a business journalist. Ann shortells celtic knot among 2019 whistler independent book. The method of drawing a celtic knot was recently discovered. Those who think canadian history lacks drama will find, in celtic knot, a suspensefilled fictional tale that chronicles the impact of a singular event. Fine writing and an original plot rooted in historical fact. In a previous century she was an awardwinning business journalist and author. Celtic knot by ann shortell at the friesenpress bookstore.
Author ann shortell talks about her awardwinning fiction. Ann shortell was born in kingston, ontario, and raised on legends of her celtic ancestors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books.
In another century, ann shortell was an awardwinning nonfiction author. Shortells book was inspired by the assassination of canadian politician darcy mcgee in 1868. They appear in the earliest cave art and are everywhere in our daily lives. Ann shortell was born in kingston, ontario, and raised on legends of john a. A superb read from ann shortell and a must read for discerning fans of historical and mystery fiction.
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