Released on = July 21, 2007, 11:37 pm

Press Release Author = D.A. Karr

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = D. A. Karr's two time winner of a Medal of Merit from the
San Diego City Library Local Author's Event and finalist in the San Diego Book
Awards, "Best Historical Fiction of 2007 in San Diego", her novel, THE LEGEND OF
PENDYNE: THE KING, THE BOY, THE HORSE, AND THE LEGEND charges into the book selling
market. New, fresh and inviting, THE LEGEND OF PENDYNE is a fictional historical
expression of the timeless struggle for freedom, based on the 16th century Irish
rebellion as the British Monarchy consumed Ireland and Wales. This story could be
any one of the many stories during the violent transition of this period.

Press Release Body = The battle scenes rival Randall Wallace's Braveheart.
Pirates in the midst of battle and plunder set the stage for a heart pounding
experience. The craftiness of the wizards would bring mystical adventure to even a
skeptic. Even the non-Irish reader could relate to the ballads and colorful
characters. This spectacular adventure is filled with heartwarming messages of
friendship, loyalty, courage, and faith. A King, a horse, and a boy become part of
the future of Ireland and Wales in a journey of a life time.

In THE LEGEND OF PENDYNE, once a great knight and warrior, now an old man,
Albert, the old stable master witnesses the uprising of the evil Black Guard
who threatens the peaceful countryside of Pembrokeshire. Pendyne, the King's
own battle horse and a legend is the last of his kind. The old man hides a dark
secret for many years and protected Pendyne. However, Pendyne is stolen and the
old stable master and Donegal, his tracker, must find the horse and bring him
back. Not knowing what was to come, they embark on a journey that the ancient
wizards predicted.

Thrown into the start of the Irish rebellion, they encounter pirates, British
spies, a slave boy, and the end of Ireland as the last battle is fought along
side the British. Once savaged by war, Ireland and Wales falls to the British
Monarchy. This defining moment marks the beginning of the ancient wizard,
Ceracus of the Tallisan and the challenge of their faith and beliefs. Albert's
dedication to the honor and duty of being the last rightful King, struggles
with his conscious to keep his faith and beliefs alive for Ireland.

Returning from this journey, Albert, Pendyne, and the boy, have no country to
return to. Ireland and Wales was now England. Their country, their previous
lives, their identities were gone. Knights and armor, battle horses and calvary
were no more - obsolete as Albert, the last rightful King of Ireland was
obsolete. His duty defending his King and country was over. Not bitterly
hardened against the British Monarchy, Albert and his protégé secretly take
Pendyne and join the Gypsies that helped them. Donegal joined the English Crown
as a Captain; however, he took part in the Irish rebellion against the Crown.
And Pendyne - well..there was a new colt born that became the first racing
Irish Thoroughbred to the Crown, named Navilus.

Visit www.racehorsewithmagicshoes to learn more about D.A. Karr and THE LEGEND OF
PENDYNE and its earlier predecessor, THE ADVENTURES OF BARRETT: THE RACEHORSE WITH
MAGIC SHOES.

Reading level: Ages 9-12, Paperback: 153 pages, Publisher: PublishAmerica (August
28, 2006)
Language: English, ISBN-10: 1424151619, Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches


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