This Present Past

Traci Harding

Dec 2018 · Sold by HarperCollins Australia

About this ebook

The long-awaited prequel to Traci Harding's much-loved Ancient Future series

In Ancient Wales, Gwion Bach, a simple woodsman, becomes enchanted by the fey beauty Creirwy during a brush with the Sons of the Long Knives. He earns Creirwy's trust, and tthat of her mother, the goddess Keridwen, and is offered an apprenticeship at their castell in Llyn Tegid.

As Gwion discovers an enchanting new world of magic, the goddess is busy brewing a potion of prophetic insight and esoteric wisdom, destined for her monstrous son. However, an ill-timed accident provides an unexpected result. What transpires is an unforgettable shapeshifting battle that will spark rebellion and threaten to bring the downfall of all the kingdoms of Cymru.

In this thrilling and epic adventure spanning generations, Traci Harding finally reveals the origins of the Ancient Future series and how Gwion Bach rose from humble beginnings to become Taliesin, grand merlin and magician.

PRAISE FOR THE ANCIENT FUTURE

'A stunning achievement of world-class fantasy' KYLIE CHAN

Ratings and reviews

Just bought this one. Can't wait to read it. I have every single book Traci has written and loved them all. Was luck enough to meet Traci at Brisbane Super Nova 2019. Such a huge fan.

It was an exceptional book & I loved it as I have every other book written by Track Harding. it help tie up those loose end nicely.

Love all of Traci's work ... My fave author

About the author

Traci Harding is one of Australia's best loved and most prolific authors. Her stories blend fantasy, fact, esoteric belief, time travel and quantum physics, into adventurous romps through history, alternative dimensions, universes and states of consciousness. She has published more than 20 bestselling books and been translated into several languages.