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Patrick and Brigid in Ireland
by Bern Callahan
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Pub Date Feb 08 2022 | Archive Date Mar 23 2022
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Description
The Roman Province of Britain 402 A.D.
Irish pirates kidnap young Patrick and sell him into slavery.
He falls in love. He flees his master and returns home.
Nothing there is as he remembers. The shame of his past haunts him. Eventually, the Pope sends Patrick back to Ireland on a mission to convert the Celts. Will the chieftains of Eire listen to Patrick or kill him?
Brigid, a druid’s daughter, holds her love for Patrick across the years of their separation. She inherits her father’s magic but is scorned by the court druids. In exile, along Ireland’s cliffs, she waits for Patrick’s return.
Will Patrick’s and Brigid’s passion catch fire? Will a new day dawn, uniting the old ways with the new religion? Or….will the fires of magic be doused forever on the Emerald Isle?
Two hearts and the fate of Ireland hang in the balance.
Advance Praise
"5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
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Interesting characters in a fascinating era. I was almost immediately invested in the outcome."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781039129276 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Aria H, Reviewer
This was a great book on every level, it was well written with well developed characters and an enchanting storyline. I was gripped and I loved the setting, the era and the romance. I really enjoyed it.
Max F, Reviewer
Irish retellings are rare, but this may be the only retelling of St. Patrick on the market.
This tale was captivating and engaging from the start, and I ended up reading it in one sitting.
The love story of Patrick and Brigid is a tragic one as slavery rips him from her, only to have him return years later on a mission from the Pope to convert the lands. Can he merge his teachings with Brigits druidic magic and knowledge of the old ways.
Callahan's level of research and reading shines through in this book, truly excellent background work done.
The 5th century comes to life in this tale, and the trials and torments of slavery and the harsh lifestyles is written brutally and raw.
Both Patrick and Brigid were brought to life in a way that I had never considered before. Having grown up learning about them in primary school, making St. Brigit's crosses and playing in St. Patrick day marching band parades, this was a refreshing and interesting take.
Patrick isn't just the stoic, holy, humble man driving out the pagans, we meet him as a young boy, going through turmoils as a slave, but his charming, lively and courageous nature shines.
Brigit has always been a strong and independent woman in the stories, but in this she comes across as far more charismatic and strong than you would have thought.
The journey we are taken on is one of spiritual transformation and religious redemption, a story that will grip you, thrill you and have you flying through the pages.
