Novels with a Spiritual message

Novels are a very under valued "source" ( ) of learning about Spirit, how to connect with it, and what it's like.
Reading such novels is a pleasure, and a learning experience, too.

So - I'm here to plug "The Raven Queen" by Jules Watson.
Set in ancient Ireland (when it was still called Erin) this is the truelife-based story of Maeve, Queen of her peoples, and her journey from abused child to a still very-human woman and strong leader. Also Ciaran, former druid, her lover.

The passages where these characters consciously connect with Spirit and use that gift in their daily lives are fantastic. Maeve literally battles for her life aided by the anam (spirit) of an otter. Ciaran is taken along on a fantastic journey by the Shee (the Faery peoples) as they spread Source through the land, in preparation for the re-birth of the Spring season. His mergence with the "sparks" of life (or atoms, maybe?) draws the reader right into the experience with him, and is truly magical.

Jules Watson is herself a member of a Druid order, so we can be assured that if she personally hasn't experienced such wonders - someone she trusts hasand such memories have been used in this novel to help the reader connect with the wonders of the spiritual world.

For anyone who wonders "what it's like?" I'd recommend this novel to find out!

If you don't want to actually buy a copy - what about borrowing it (or requesting it) from your local Library?

If anyone else has read novels on similar lines, please tell us about them here - you could be starting someone else on their own incredible journey!

[ellespirit]

Anything by Paulo Coelhelo
The Pilgrimage is very good
The Alchemist also
I haven't read his latest one which is Aleph

[ellespirit]

Anything by Paulo Coelhelo
The Pilgrimage is very good
The Alchemist also
I haven't read his latest one which is Aleph

thanks, ellespirit!

Keep them coming, folks - you never know when your own favourite may prompt a response in someone else ...

Druids by Morgan Llywellyn and its sequel The Greener Shore

"Serpent's Mound" recently published by Ceri Norman (Melrose Books)

- now here's a gripping novel, with a slew of spiritual messages!

Also her "Celtic Maidens" - not as deep as "Serpent" but a good read.

Anyone else out there reading any interesting spiritual-type-novels this Summer?

[norseman]

Trying to read "The Mists of Avalon" [Marion Zimmer Bradley] but finding it heavy going.

I remember loving the story of Erik Humanson (called "Erik Menneskesøn" in Danish) as a child because it was a story where Thor took him to Asgaaerd for him to help the gods. He then journeys through Norse Mythology on an amazing tale but I am not sure if it is translated from Danish to other languages.

[vicky3619]

Originally Posted by ellespirit

Anything by Paulo Coelhelo
The Pilgrimage is very good
The Alchemist also
I haven't read his latest one which is Aleph

I've particularly liked Brida :)

Originally Posted by norseman

Trying to read "The Mists of Avalon" [Marion Zimmer Bradley] but finding it heavy going.

This whole (fictionilisd) series is fantastic, Norseman, with a special deep magic. These, of course, are the desendants of those who fled Atlantis, and spread out over the Earth, to new homes. Legend now - but based on fact.

Release the practicalities of our modern world - and let yourself return to those mystical days. The journey soon becomes more interesting, and easier.

I firmly believe that we read the books which are meant for us - you've been led to it.