Warrior Daughter
Warrior Daughter by Janet Paisley, published by Penguin Books Limited on June 4, 2009, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of a young woman in the harsh Celtic wilderness of the first century AD. Set on the Isle of Skye, the story follows Skaaha, the daughter of an Iron Age warrior queen, as she navigates the challenges that arise after her mother’s death in a chariot race. With her life turned upside down by the rise of her rival, Mara, Skaaha must find the strength to survive and protect her people amidst a backdrop of danger and mistrust.
Readers will find a narrative rich in adventure and resilience as Skaaha confronts her enemies and seeks to reclaim her future. The novel is illuminated by the vibrant Celtic fire festivals and draws inspiration from historical figures like the fierce warrior woman Scathach. With 400 pages of engaging storytelling, Warrior Daughter delves into themes of survival and courage, offering a glimpse into a world shaped by both myth and history. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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Inspired by first century AD warrior women, Janet Paisley’s Warrior Daughter is a gripping adventure about one young woman’s struggle to survive in the harsh Celtic wilderness.
2,000 years ago on the Isle of Skye, a warrior is born.
Daughter of an Iron Age warrior queen, Skaaha is wild, headstrong and revered. But she is also a child, and when a chariot race leaves the queen dead and her menacing rival Mara in her place, Skaaha’s charmed life lies in ruins.
Vulnerable, her future imperilled, Skaaha seeks to forge a life beyond the new queen’s reach. But with rumour, fear and danger sweeping the island, she cannot remain unmoved. Broken by brutal misfortune, alone in a world of mistrust, Skaaha must unearth the courage to confront her enemies in defence of her people.
Illuminated by the great Celtic fire festivals, Warrior Daughter is inspired by the historical Scathach, a fierce warrior woman of the first century AD and forerunner to the equally ferocious Boudicca.
Praise for Janet Paisley’s White Rose Rebel:
‘Heather igniting historical adventure’ Sunday Times
‘A powerful historical page-turner with a beautiful, feisty heroine’ Scotsman
Janet Paisley is the author of five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Accolades include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), the Peggy Ramsay Memorial Award (Refuge, a play) and a BAFTA nomination (Long Haul, a short film). Her first novel, White Rose Rebel, is available from Penguin.
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