The dramatic story of the Norman conquest of Ireland in the 12th century. Full of battles and warfare, but a story of love, too, between an unlikely pair - wilful and wild Irish princess Aoife, and Strongbow, the greatest of the Norman knights to come to Ireland. A clash of cultures and a vivid story of one of the Greats of Irish history.

This book was recognised by the Reading Association of Ireland Award. It was recognised in the Book of the Year - Historical Fiction category by the Bisto Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 10+ years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by O'Brien Press Ltd .

Since 1980 Morgan Llywelyn has created an entire body of work chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from the earliest times to the present day. her critically acclaimed novels, both of history and of mythology, have been translated into many languages. She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin.