THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A WITCHY RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED
SAINT AND GODDESS 'A bold luminous gem of a novel and an utter joy from start to finish'
ROSIE HEWLETT 'A must-read for anyone who is interested in Irish Mythology' SHAUNA LAWLESS A
beautifully written and powerful exploration of one of the most fascinating women in Irish
myth' - CAROLINE LEA 'Radiant inspiring and empowering' BEA FITZGERALD 'One of the best
books I've ever read' AMY MCCULLOCH 'A stunning new voice ' - PATRICK NESS 'An astonishing
talent' - KATE HEARTFIELD In a wild ancient grove at the edge of winter a desperate girl
prays to the gods for her freedom. Born to a slave mother sold in marriage to a brutal
husband none have ever listened to Brigid's prayers. But this time a goddess answers . . .
with a vision that will transform Brigid's path forever. Ireland lies on the precipice of
change. The new Christian god is coming a faith that Brigid can bend to her will building a
sisterhood and sanctuary for women with nowhere else to turn. As their numbers grow so too do
the rumours - of just what powers women can hold when they come together. But power like a
flame consumes as it grows. As Brigid rises challenging kings defying bishops soon she must
reckon with what she herself has become. And as her enemies draw closer eager to reclaim all
she has taken from them what - or who - will she sacrifice to hold on to her legacy? A
radical reimagining of Ireland's most beloved saint Brigid is the story of a woman who could
never be caged - by men by gods or even by history itself. _______________ PRAISE FOR KIM
CURRAN ' An epic tale of war and femininity ... a brilliant work of mythology fantasy and
history ' - HANNAH KANER ' Like Madeleine Miller Curran takes centuries of Irish legend and
harnesses powerful retellings for modern readers' Juno Dawson 'May be the most important book
you will read this year ' LUCY HOLLAND
