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The Green Lady and the King of Shadows

Moyra Caldecott (1989)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads2.71

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Hero archetypes

Paladin

Heroine archetypes

Earth Goddess

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Drawing on folklore, myth and legend, Moyra Caldecott tells the story of the struggle between good and evil, St. Collen and the mighty Gwyn ap Nudd, a confrontation involving the Earth Goddess and, ultimately, the highest powers in the universe.

Is The Green Lady and the King of Shadows appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A spiritual fantasy exploring the clash between Christian saint St. Collen and pagan deity Gwyn ap Nudd, featuring moderate mythological violence and cosmic confrontation between good and evil forces.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in mythology and folklore will enjoy this epic spiritual battle between a saint and a powerful pagan king.

Tags

Mythic FantasyFolklore RetellingCeltic FantasyReligious Fantasy