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Hilde Blaine is caught between a witch-finder Bishop and Norman invaders.
The deposed King of Leinster, Diarmaid mac Murchada desperate to regain his throne, promises Irish land and riches to Henry II, the Norman King of England. On May 2nd, de Prendergast and FitzStephen, two of King Henry’s ruthless marcher lords arrive on Irish soil with 530 men near the town of Duncormac.
In the town, Hilde Blaine’s mama is accused of witchcraft by a crusading bishop. The town closes its doors, and Hilde is drawn into the path of the army as her only allies – her soldier uncle and the town's chief – prepare to face the Norman horde alone.
But the plans and secrets of the Norman captains go beyond Diarmaid’s throne. How can upstart de Prendergast be trusted when he disappears soon after landfall? And what of FitzStephens strange beliefs? Is it madness?
Ancient Irish gods beset Hilde: are they saviours? Or heralds of blood and death? As battle draws near, Hilde is pulled into the world of mist to become a figure town folk fear. How can she, a night demon, plead for her mother’s freedom?
Based on the true and startling events of the Norman invasion, "The Witch's Daughter" weaves fact and fiction in a breakneck tale of myth made real set over the few days of an invasion that changed Ireland forever.
Includes maps and illustrations of the Ireland of 1169 and codes to access full colour illustrations from the companion website.
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About the author
Sarah grew up queer in a small town, and has been a waitress, a police officer and an app developer. She has given CPR, been scuba diving, rode motorcycles for many years and got a green belt in Tae Kwon Do. She studied Justice, Architecture and Computer Science and is a long time Dungeons & Dragons tragic. She draws, loves maps and adventures about far off lands. She is now a full time writer and lives in Brisbane, Australia with her wife and too many plush animals.
