R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 10/20/2016 + 1438 more book reviews

This is one "bloody" book that explores the struggle of the Irish against the English. I was appalled at the disregard both sides had for human life. Anyone was apt to die from elders to babies to pregnant women in retribution. It was interesting, too, to learn about Grace O'Malley, a pirate and rebel in English eyes. I'm hoping to find other readings about this interesting woman. The author explores what might have happened in a meeting between Queen Elizabeth and O'Malley. Probably not true but interesting nonetheless, during that event O'Malley tells about her life and experiences. There is little really known about the pirate but she was apparently a force to deal with during the Irish-English struggles. In this meeting with the queen she asks several boons which the mercurial queen grants. I enjoy reading historical fiction, some of which is more historical than others but I do not wish to comment on that aspect. What I like is a darn good yarn about what might have happened and I thought that this was one.

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