“An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... The Last of the Gifted is a classic.” - Ottawa Review of Books
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Two siblings pledge their magical gifts to save their people from the invading English, with help from the last true Prince of Wales—after his murder!
Warrior-in-training Hyw can control the mind of 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. Now they must unite their abilities to help the prince’s traitorous brother escape Longshanks' ruthless army.
Marie Powell’s adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in this award-winning medieval fantasy, combining magic, mythology, and historical legends with the realities of 13th Century Wales. Marie is the author of more than 40 published books, as well as short fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Find her at mariepowell.ca
"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 Magazine