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Historical FantasyEpic FantasyMyth & Legend Fiction

The Silver Hand

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  • 1992 first published
  • 404 pages
  • 21 editions
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Published in 1992, The Silver Hand is a historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel by Stephen R. Lawhead. It deals with Celtic Mythology, rulers, bard and bardism and royal pretenders.

11 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions.

It runs to roughly 404 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Celtic Mythology
  • Mythology, Celtic
  • Fantasy
  • Contemporary fantasy
  • Albion, Imaginary place
  • Rulers
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Bard and bardism
  • Royal pretenders
  • Epic fantasy
  • Bards and bardism
  • Pretenders to the throne
  • American Fantasy fiction
  • Historical fantasy

Quick answers

Who wrote The Silver Hand?

The Silver Hand was written by Stephen R. Lawhead and first published in 1992.

What genre is The Silver Hand?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is The Silver Hand?

The median edition has 404 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Silver Hand?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jurgen, The Silmarillion and The house of the Wolfings.

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