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When Northmen seize control of Princess Muirgel’s realm, the people cling to the legend of a St. Patrick’s staff that grants invincibility. Determined to reclaim the relic, Muirgel travels to Dundalk, where she encounters Conlan—a formidable Norse‑Irish mercenary praised by poets for his swordsmanship. While she offers him a generous reward for retrieving the staff, Conlan’s own interest proves far more personal than gold. Their unlikely partnership evolves into a passionate romance amid the tumultuous threat of the Northmen.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Colleen Quinn
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