Last of the Gifted

"An evocative epic laced with myth and fact… Powerful phrasing, sensory descriptions… The Last of the Gifted is a classic." - Ottawa Review of Books Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. Her brother Hyw can take the shape of any bird or animal. With Longshanks' ruthless army on their heels, only their magical gifts can help their people escape-if they can save each other first!The Prince of Wales needs three magical relics to rally the straggling Welsh forces. Catrin's gift of Second Sight may be the only hope for success-if she can outwit the English lord who wants to use her gift to capture the prince.When Hyw becomes trapped in his magic and the English throw her betrothed in prison, Catrin faces an impossible choice: save her brother, or save the man she loves. This award-winning medieval fantasy series combines magic and myths in 13th Century Wales. "Amazingly written, emotionally driven, and fantasy-fueled... a must-read for fans of the historical fiction/fantasy genres... 10 out of 10." Anthony Avina "Weaving history with romance and fantasy… this is a solid novel worthy of the attention of a very broad audience… Highly recommended." Top Shelf "Well-written… Water Sight touches on historical events with the added taste of fantasy elements…" CM Reviews"A story sure to ignite the hearts of modern readers..." Danièle Cybulskie, Author, Life in Medieval Europe 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.

"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 control the mind of any bird or animal. 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. Now they must unite their abilities to help their people-and the prince's traitorous brother-escape Longshanks' ruthless army. Magic, mythology, and forgotten legends unfold within the historical realities of 13th Century Wales.