A Moon in All Things - by Jennifer Elwell Comeau (Paperback)

About the Book

In 1820s Ireland, Morrigan Lane defies tradition to follow the sea-and an ancient Irish god. Steeped in Celtic magic and family secrets, A Moon in All Things is a tale of courage, forbidden dreams, and a woman's power.

Book Synopsis

"Atmospheric and beguiling ... Comeau uses the Irish setting ... and tales of the Otherworld and Tuatha dé Danann to craft an ethereal, fablelike narrative. Morrigan, ... friends, family, and fellow villagers, come alive ... fitting perfectly into the picturesque village ... Morrigan's frustration with the imposed limits on her gender adds a fascinating dimension to the spooky tale.."-Kirkus Reviews

"Tears, sighs, fabulous!"-Geralyn White Dreyfous, Academy Award-winning film producer

"Atmospheric, subtle, and captivating"-Forward Reviews, Clarion

In the wild heart of 1820s Ireland, young Morrigan Lane hears the sea's call-and her ancestors' ancient voices. Born with a connection to the mystical lands of her Celtic heritage, Morrigan is no ordinary girl. She dreams of adventure, breaking free from the restrictions of village life, and, above all, sailing beyond the distant horizon.

But Morrigan finds herself pulled into a mysterious journey when a haunting vision of the Irish sea god, Manannán mac Lir, beckons her into his shadowy world. Against the backdrop of Ireland's rugged cliffs and ancient stone circles, she must navigate myth and reality, confronting age-old traditions, family secrets, and the fierce expectations placed upon her as a young woman.

A Moon in All Things is a spellbinding tale of Celtic mysticism, forbidden dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit. Fans of historical fantasy and coming-of-age adventures will be swept away by Morrigan's quest for self-discovery in a world where land and sea, myth and truth, are deeply intertwined.

Perfect for readers enchanted by Irish folklore, women's journeys, and stories that echo the timeless call of nature, A Moon in All Things reminds us that the true magic of life is waiting if we dare to reach for it.

Fans of Outlander's Claire Fraser and The Frozen River's Martha Ballard will love Comeau's Morrigan Lane, who is fiercely devoted to discovering her healing gifts while those in power call them "dangerous."

Review Quotes

"Atmospheric and beguiling ... Comeau uses the Irish setting ... and tales of the Otherworld and Tuatha dé Danann to craft an ethereal, fablelike narrative. Morrigan, ... friends, family, and fellow villagers, come alive ... fitting perfectly into the picturesque village ... Morrigan's frustration with the imposed limits on her gender adds a fascinating dimension to the spooky tale.."-Kirkus Reviews

"Tears, sighs, fabulous!"-Geralyn White Dreyfous, Academy Award-winning film producer

"Atmospheric, subtle, and captivating"-Forward Reviews, Clarion

"A writer should be able to 'dance with a pen' according to Nietzsche. If we accept this as a test for a writer, then Jennifer Comeau passes with flying colors her first time out of the gate with A Moon in All Things. This work is not formulaic magic realism, but rather reality as magic. This is a generous, warm-hearted, and very well researched novel and the reader will want more."-Tom Bancroft, former book critic.

"An excellent and thoroughly enjoyable read. I felt fully immersed in Comeau's story world and loved the details of sea life and old Irish culture that are inherent to the piece...the map of the village was wonderful. ...This is fantastic work." -Ink & Insights Competition

"Jennifer E Comeau has crafted a brilliantly written book of magic and healing that I could barely put down. In a time when we sorely need to wake up to the healing properties of plants and spirits of the land, this book will inspire many to open up to the invisible realms around us who are calling us back Home to the wise ways. I am certain that this novel will become a classic along the lines of The Mists of Avalon."-Mare Cromwell, author of The Great Mother Bible, and Gaia Mystic

"Comeau delivers a beautifully crafted historical fantasy infused with lyricism and Celtic magic. [The] heroine's viewpoint is consistently engrossing, allowing readers full access to her internal life, as well as a vicarious connection to the natural world that so informs her character."-Booklife Prize

"This book brims with life, magic, and a flow back to the forces of nature we have forsaken. Oh my."-Ellen Kleiner, former publishing editor