The Wild Irish

A Novel of Elizabeth I and the Pirate O'Malley

By: Robin Maxwell

Narrated by: Suzan Crowley

Two female titans—perfectly matched in guts, guile, and political genius.

Elizabeth, queen of England, has taken on the mighty Spanish Armada and, in a stunning sea battle, vanquished it. But her troubles are far from over. Just across the western channel, her colony Ireland is embroiled in seething rebellion, with the island's fierce, untamed clan chieftains and their "wild Irish" followers refusing to bow to their English oppressors.

Grace O'Malley—notorious pirate, gunrunner, and "Mother of the Irish Rebellion"—is at the heart of the conflict. For years, she has fought against the English stranglehold on her beloved country. At the height of the uprising Grace takes an outrageous risk, sailing up the Thames to London for a face-to-face showdown with her nemesis, the queen of England.

In this "enthralling historical fiction" (Publishers Weekly), Robin Maxwell masterfully brings to life these strong and pugnacious women in order to tell the little-known but crucial saga of Elizabeth's Irish war.

©2003 Robin Maxwell (P)2022 Tantor

Incredible narration! Incredible female pirate that was lost to history & should definitely be remembered!

Just know it’s a slow start, but worth the wait. Grace O’Malley’s story should be read by every female & male teen!

Amazing!

Its so fun to gain insights into the past through such great works of historical fiction such as this. The narrator’s voice would flux in volume making me have to adjust my volume often, which is less than ideal. Overall loved this book!

I🥰 Loved

I thoroughly loved everything about this book. Great combination of story and fiction. Definitely will listen to it again 💕

Great story telling linked with history

I couldn’t stop listening. It inspired me to learn a little more about Irish history. It also made me want to know more about Grace O’Malley. Brilliant book. A must read.