Pirate Queen: The Legend of Grace O'Malley

Experience the captivating story of Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland, as she fights to protect her loved ones and her homeland. Born into the fierce O’Malley clan, Grace longed to defend Ireland from the invading armies of Henry VIII. However, she was repeatedly told that women don’t belong on the battlefield. When her husband is brutally murdered by English conspirators, Grace can no longer sit back. Taking command of men at sea, she earns the title of the Pirate Queen with her sailing skills and swordsmanship. Yet, her newfound fame puts her family at risk and leads to a showdown with Queen Elizabeth I of England. Through a gripping narrative and dynamic illustrations, Tony Lee and Sam Hart’s Heroes and Heroines series brings to life the courage and fire of one of history’s most formidable female warriors.

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