Ireland, 1535.The sea is no place for a girl.Least of all Grace OMalley, the only daughter of a powerful chieftain and the familys best hope of securing a strong alliance through childbirth. But something wild and unexpected stirs within Grace, a yearning that neither her father nor her mother – nor even the brutal warrior she is eventually forced to marry – can suppress for long.1586. Over the past half-century, the determined young girl has defied all expectations. Now heir to clan OMalleys mighty fleet and a formidable mother, Grace is prepared to kill to protect what is hers. So when Queen Elizabeths incursions into Ireland grow bolder she must fight to defend her land, her ships and the people she loves most.Keenly observed and fiercely written,The Pirate Queen is a sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace OMalley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to save her people.PRAISE FOR ARIEL LAWHONOne of our most interesting authors of historical fiction PeopleAriel Lawhon is a masterful storyteller Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. LewisHer skill with characterisation is enviable 5 Star Reader ReviewAn extremely talented author 5 Star Reader Review