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UNLEASH THE MAGIC: Discover this fierce, witchy retelling of Irish mythology from an unforgettable new voice in mythic fiction'If you want an epic tale of war and femininity, rage and its triumphs and consequences, this is a brilliant work of mythology, fantasy and history.' HANNAH KANER, author of Godkiller'Beautifully fierce and unapologetically powerful . . . retells the darkly epic story of Ireland's goddess of war with unflinching detail and fiery prose' ROSIE HEWLETT, author of MedeaPerfect for fans of Elodie Harper’s The Wolf Den and Costanza Casati’s Clytemnestra--RULER. MOTHER. GODDESS. WARRIOR.They called me The Morrigan. I was magnificent. I was multitudes.They twisted my story, stripped me away. But I will tell it now in my own voice.It begins, as all the best stories do, in darkness.From an ancient, storm-tossed sea, a tribe of gods reach the rocky shores of Ireland.Among them, a strange, hungry, red-haired girl. A girl who can change shape, from bird to beast to goddess. A girl who dreams of battle, of blood, of death and power.She does not know yet that a woman who seeks to rule will always be in danger – or that there are far more treacherous figures in this land than the gods who raised her.She does not know that one day love will burn so deep in her heart that its scars will never heal. That she will know pain so raw and pure it will almost tear her apart.She does not know that her journey will take a thousand years. That her name will be remembered for a thousand more.She is The Morrigan, and she is waiting: a girl with rage coiled in her chest. Beautiful, powerful, ravenous rage. A rage that will live forever.An electric debut retelling of Ireland’s mythic goddess of war, from a bold and powerful new voice.--AUTHORS ARE ENCHANTED BY THE MORRIGAN'Thrilling and bloody from first page to last, this is an extraordinary portrait of a goddess, a warrior, a woman. Welcome to a stunning new voice in literary fiction' Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls'The Morrigan may be the most powerful book you will read this year' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong and Song of the Huntress'A fearless and ferocious retelling that does great justice to the original stories, effortlessly navigating an epic scale with heartbreaking intimacy. Kim Curran is an astonishing talent' Kate Heartfield, author of The Valkyrie and The Embroidered Book'Curran's The Morrigan will do for Irish mythology what Madeline Miller did for Greek...An absolute triumph' Amy McCulloch'Transported back to ancient Ireland, The Morrigan took me on a breathtaking journey brimming with fury and longing. Captivated from start to finish, I dreamed of the Morrigan and her lust for vengeance long after I read the last page. Stunning!' Anya Bergman, author of The Witches of Vardø'Breathtaking in scope, blistering in truth, The Morrigan is a beautifully dark tale of rage, power and love. Razor-sharp, profound and intensely moving, this is more than a retelling.I adored it!' Miranda Dickinson'Like Madeline Miller, Curran has taken centuries of Irish legend and harnessed a powerful retelling for modern readers. A timely feminist battle cry with pitch perfect writing' Juno Dawson

THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERA 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 LAWLESSA 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 HEARTFIELDIn 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

The first laugh-out-loud, twisty mysteryfor young readers by amazing actress and dementia campaigner, VickyMcClure.  10 year old Jase is spending the summer holidays at the CastleRock caravan park with his auntie and grandma, who has dementia.Expecting to be totally bored, he meets three other curious, brave,funny kids and together they solve the mystery of a series ofthefts happening across the site. The finger of blame has startedpointing at the children - they must find the true culpritto clear their names and see justice done! A warm-hearted, everyone's-welcome,wonderfully plotted and page-turning mystery withan authentic, kind depiction of a relative with dementia at itsheart.A mystery story that's a modern-day Secret Sevenfor fans of Tom Fletcher's The Danger Gang andMarcus Rashford's The Breakfast Club Adventures. Thebrilliant best mates chemistry of classic movie Stand By MeWarm, witty, cleverly plotted storytelling - kids will love followingthe clues to catch the culprit! Vicky's story written incollaboration with Kim Curran.

A FIERCE, WITCHY RETELLING OF IRISH MYTHOLOGY, FROM AN UNFORGETTABLE VOICE IN MYTHIC FICTIONRULER. MOTHER. GODDESS. WARRIOR.PERFECT FOR FANS OF ELODIE HARPER'S THE WOLF DEN, ROSIE HEWLETT'S MEDEA AND COSTANZA CASATI'S CLYTEMNESTRA--They called me The Morrigan. I was magnificent. I was multitudes.They twisted my story, stripped me away. But I will tell it now in my own voice.It begins, as all the best stories do, in darkness.From a storm-tossed sea, she arrives on the shores of Ireland. Red-haired, wrathful, shifting from bird to beast to woman.The Morrigan, goddess of war and fate, endures centuries as invaders come and kings go, rulers shifting like the tide.She seeks vengeance on Conchobhar and Cuchulainn, legends bent on destroying all that she loves. She watches queens fall, women silenced, and power stolen by men who carve history in their image.But she is fury incarnate. And she will tear down their rule, shatter their chains, and set the women of Ireland free.An electric debut retelling of Ireland’s mythic goddess of war, from a bold and powerful new voice.--Readers are OBSESSED with The Morrigan'A must read for anyone who is interested in Irish mythology' 5 ⭐ Review'My expectations for this book were high but nothing could’ve prepared me for how much I adored The Morrigan' 5 ⭐ Review'I LOVED this book and it has become an instant favourite' 5 ⭐ Review'The writing is beautiful, lyrical and evocative' 5 ⭐ Review