The Pirate Queen
$27.99
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
Summary
From the million-copy bestselling author of The Frozen River comes a thrilling story inspired by the life of an infamous Irish sea captain and folk heroine who risked everything to protect her people against the powerful Elizabethan regime.
Grace O’Malley was born to be at sea. Raised by her father, chief of clan O’Malley, Grace learns early that her dreams of the open water are not compatible with the life she’s expected to lead as the daughter of a noble family. And when he…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761429651 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1761429655 |
| Author: | Ariel Lawhon |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 153mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘Expect action-packed skirmishes and romances at sea from this “red-headed ferocity”.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *
‘This propulsive 500-page book delivers a spirited, layered feminist historical chronicle of one woman who resists convention every step of the way.’
* New York Times *
‘A page-turner… Bold and daring, it’s a thrill-a-minute adventure with an absolute badass at the helm.’ * Real Simple *
‘A captivating tale inspired by one of history’s most fascinating women… Few authors research quite as meticulously as Ariel Lawhon… Thrilling… The Pirate Queen is a masterfully written, meticulously researched epic that delivers everything that I love about her work: a classic, powerful female protagonist and storytelling that feels like a genuine work of art. It’s a complex, rich narrative that gives you plenty to digest.’ * Woman’s World *
‘A vivid portrait of a larger-than-life figure whose feats of bravery and cunning have become the stuff of legend.’ * Library Journal *
‘Exhilarating … rewards attentive readers with recurring imagery and motifs forming an increasingly complex portrait of the heroine. This is transportive.’ * Publishers Weekly *
‘A thrilling story, and the fun that Lawhon clearly had with scenes of bloody mayhem, storms at sea, treacherous machinations and low Gaelic dialect is contagious. Her pirate queen is brilliant, beautiful and fearless; her loyal servants are adoring and capable; her male foes are sleazy scumbags and detestable boobs – all exactly as it should be. A heroic, exciting and stormy voyage.’ * Kirkus Reviews *
‘An immersive odyssey.’ * Booklist (starred review) *
Ariel Lawhon
ARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been LibraryReads, Indie Next, Costco, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field.
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