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Introduction To Oake of Caemarthen

Take yourself on a journey into the past with this remarkable first book in the series, Sword of the Holy Grail. Award winning author and poet Isaiah Zerbst brings you his first novel, Oake of Caemarthen. Set in the breathtaking grandeur of the Welsh mountains and the mysterious wolds of England, this book depicts with startling historical accuracy the adventure-filled life of several families that lived during the Medaeval era. 
Replete with tales of knightly daring, chivalry, and courtly love, this epic tale traces the campaigns of the final Welsh Rebellion until their conclusion, when the three mighty Welsh warriors, Oake, Tristan, and Afenedd return to their castle with their entourage, only to find their loved ones in the power of their mortal enemy, De Valence. Nothing but the very power of heaven and men willing to sacrifice their lives for their family can free them from his cruel grasp of iron. 
Though Wales is torn by war, bereavement, mixed loyalties, and the death of their beloved King Llywelyn at the hands of the invading English, there is still room for miracles, good times, and the courtly elegance of romance.

	This special first edition contains numerous poems by the author, as well as many authentic songs, ballads, and hymns of the time, over four hundred pages of edge-of-your-seat reading, and more than fifty truly astounding full-page colour illustrations, painted exclusively for this unparalleled novel by the renowned Scottish artist, Elgin Cannaught.


Written by Isaiah Zerbst on May the 22d, 2013

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Seren Roberts June 17, 2013 at 3:31 PM well done Isaiah, Carmarthen is a lovely part of west wales....Seren

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl June 17, 2013 at 1:23 PM Congratulations Isaiah, sounds exciting xx

Carrie Richards June 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM Wow........yours will even contain poetry, songs, ballads and hymns.......now if this isn't a best seller.....what more could we ask?!! Congratulations.....hope you will write one like this someday!!

Judy Konos June 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM Thank you for entering my contest. There were many good writings but they were not Introductions

Richard D Seal May 30, 2013 at 9:10 AM Well Isaiah, I came here expecting to read another of your excellent poems. I do hope this book does well for you, I will look out for it. Take care, Richard

Heather Ober May 28, 2013 at 7:12 AM You nailed this, Isaiah!! Please write this book (if you haven't already) because I would read it in a second!

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2013 at 12:11 AM wow, I would say you really know how to write yourself a great introduction. Is it in the works, my friend???

Karen Anglesey May 24, 2013 at 7:46 PM Much congratulations Isaiah! I wil certainly look for your published work. I feel that one who has worked so diligently to write and publish their work is a true artist who deserves a star named for them in heaven. :)

Charmaine Chircop May 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM I just returned from England and Wales..and I never cease to amaze myself by its history..myths tales and truths. I enjoyed reading this post so much-Charma