A Harper's Journey: Book Two - The Knowing

By Glenda Underhill

In seventeenth century Ireland, where lush landscapes conceal deep secrets, and ancient legends ignite the imagination, a tale of love, courage, and sacrifice unfolds in The Knowing. Swearing an oath to her grandmother, and knowing well it may cost her life, Orla Connellan, a woman of more than forty summers, takes on the harp. A deeply embedded and well-loved embodiment of Irish culture. But, the new English invaders see the harp and harpers as a threat, instigators of rebellion through the subversive power of their music. Unsettled, thrilling and sometimes anguishing, the life of a harper delivers much more than the spirited Orla foresees. It reveals her strengths, but also her vulnerabilities. It challenges her fears, doubts, beliefs and her emotions. In this fused reality of history, myth, and Orla's own encounters, she hears ancient spirits who whisper their guidance. She becomes entwined with the stories of the land, the music, and the people she plays for. The harp, with its power and beauty, gives much, but also asks much...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CWVDJ6NS
• ISBN13: 9798883303110
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 397 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.0" x 5.0"