Compelling Glyndŵr story: final book in trilogy published
The final instalment of a trilogy which tells the tantalising story of the final years of Glyndŵr's rebellion is published this week.
Glyndŵr: Dragon Breathes Fire by the late Moelwyn Jones is an imaginary novel based on the real life battles of Owain Glyndŵr, and follows Glyndŵr: Son of Prophecy published in 2016 and Glyndŵr: To Arms! published in 2017.
Moelwyn Jones started his career as a Welsh and History teacher, and was particularly interested in the life of his hero Owain Glyndŵr, which he researched thoroughly for the trilogy. Sadly, Moelwyn passed away before the publication of the series. His widow Delyth has ensured that the trilogy was published and has kept to the wishes of her late husband.
The
third instalment is published in time for the National Eisteddfod of Wales,
which is in
“It would have meant a lot to Moelwyn that the final book is out for the Eisteddfod – I’m very pleased,” said Delyth.
Glyndŵr: Dragon Breathes Fire sees
Glyndŵr: Son of Prophecy was selected as Book of the Month by
the Welsh Books Council in November 2016 and both novels have received high
praise and acclaim for their portrayal of the life of