Fire, Faith And Power In Mythic Ireland
Kim Curran reimagines Brigid with real force, blending folklore, spirituality and resistance into a vivid historical fantasy. It is especially appealing for readers interested in Irish myth seen through a more human and politically charged lens.
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Fire, Faith And Power In Mythic Ireland
Kim Curran reimagines Brigid with real force, blending folklore, spirituality and resistance into a vivid historical fantasy. It is especially appealing for readers interested in Irish myth seen through a more human and politically charged lens.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Enjoy mythic historical fiction steeped in Irish folklore
- Are in the mood for a radical reimagining of saint and goddess Brigid at a time of upheaval
- Would enjoy ancient Ireland poised between old gods and new beliefs
- Want a lush, fierce and transporting reading escape
Kim Curran reimagines Brigid with real force, blending folklore, spirituality and resistance into a vivid historical fantasy. It is especially appealing for readers interested in Irish myth seen through a more human and politically charged lens.
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?
- About The Author
- Kim Curran was born in Dublin and grew up in London. She holds a degree in Philosophy and Literature from Sussex University and is a freelance Creative Director and Royal Literary Fund Fellow. She is the author of The Morrigan and Brigid.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780241713068
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph, (29 January 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 416
- Weight
- 692 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 233 x 155 x 32 mm
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