The Guilds of Tir Na nÓg: A Collection of Celtic Dream Tales

I loved this collection of stories. The language is simply beautiful and very evocative. I was transported to another realm where magic and the mundane coexist. Ms Francesca is a very talented writer. I look forward to her next offering.

This book is an exquisite masterpiece that captures dreams with beautifully poetic and masterfully descriptive words. The stories are short enough to enjoy just before bed and perfect for those on the go who may have just small amounts of time to enjoy a delightful story or two. The tales are developed with an artist's pen that transports the readers directly into the scenes. The characterization is done so marvelously in each story that the reader will feel a connection to the characters within just a couple of paragraphs. The stories can be read again and again and the reader will find new enchantment in them each time. I highly recommend this book as it enthralls emotions and thought at a deep level, or it can just be a fun read that takes the reader on a journey into dreams of the past, present and future. I read at least one story before I fall asleep each night, and have found that my heart and mind seem lighter and I am left with a smile on my face. Definitely a book I will cherish in my collection.

This little book might very well become a classic. Mythical and yet also historical and intimately real, these interconnected stories present beautiful evocations of Ireland and Irish life, such as only a master story teller could conjure. The book touched me deeply and I know I will be reading it again and again, who can say how many times? I already wish to return to the world between it's covers. i am not Irish, but Ireland has entered my heart. I can foresee these often-surprising, often suspenseful tales enriching the understanding of what it is to be Irish for both the not-Irish and for those who actually are from, or descended from, this fascinating people and land. For the latter group, this is a rare opportunity to "return" to by-gone days and hours in the enchanting land of their ancestors. The Gulds of Tir Na nOg is going to be my gift to my Irish friends this holiday season.