Born at a
royal banquet for King Conor MacNessa of Ulster, Deirdre is predicted by
Conor’s own druid to be blessed and cursed with a beauty that will make
kingdoms contest over her. He names her “Deirdre of the Sorrows” and
urges the king to slay her. But Conor, unwilling to murder a babe, takes
her under his protection only to fall prey to the curse when she is nearly
grown. Captivated by her youth and beauty, the aging king will go to any
extreme to possess her.
When
Deirdre innocently falls in love with one of Conor’s chief warriors, it sets in
motion a tragedy that will involve kings and countries, famous fighting men and
sages alike: Cuchulain, champion of the Cattle Raid of Cooley, King
Fergus MacRi of Ulster, Queen Medb of Connaught, Catha the Druid and
others. Join author Miriam Newman for her bardic-style version of a
legend told countless times in Ireland over the centuries--a classic Irish tale
of love, loyalty, betrayal, magic and revenge.
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