The first book in the epic Sevenwaters series, a historical fantasy set in early medieval Ireland, Daughter of the Forest is a reimagining of the folk tale The Six Swans, which appears in the Brothers Grimm collection. It combines classic fairy tale elements (a wicked stepmother, a magical transformation) with a story of a real family plunged into a situation that tests their courage and loyalty to the limit.

Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with seven children. But it is Sorcha, the youngest child and only daughter, who is destined to defend her family and protect her home from the enemy. When her father is bewitched by his new wife, her brothers fall under a terrible spell of transformation which only Sorcha can lift.

To do so, she must endure a long exile and complete a task that will tax her in body and mind. When Sorcha falls into the hands of the enemy, both her own life and those of her brothers hang in the balance.

“I enjoyed it immensely… For an Irish resident, familiar with the mores and customs, Daughter of the Forest had special meaning and relevance.” Anne McCaffrey

“This saga will hold you entranced” Australian Women’s Weekly