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Deirdre of the Sorrows

By Ann Carroll

A promised queen chooses forbidden love, fleeing with Naoise towards freedom—and a deadly mystery.

tragic romantic mythical

Genres

Historical Fiction Fairy Tales

What is Deirdre of the Sorrows about?

Deirdre, renowned for her unparalleled beauty, is prophesied to bring sorrow to Ulster. Despite being promised to King Conor Mac Nessa, she falls deeply in love with Naoise, a young warrior. Together, they flee to escape the king's grasp, seeking freedom and happiness. However, their defiance sets off a chain of tragic events, leading to one of the most poignant tales in Irish mythology.

About the author

Ann Carroll is a well-known writer who creates exciting books for children. She is famous for her stories about Irish history and legends, helping young readers discover amazing people and events from the past. Ann loves to make history come alive with fun facts and interesting adventures in her books.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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