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"A Delightful Sixteenth Century Historical"
Reviewed by Cynthia Meidinger
Posted November 22, 2002

Set in Ireland in the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England, MAID OF KILLARNEY continues the story of Irish resistance to the English. Three previous books have told the stories of the three Riordan brothers, and this novel continues with the story of John Black, a close friend Read more...

"A good read"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 24, 2002

In 1576, urged on by his friends the Riordan brothers after the latest round of peace talks with the Queen failed, a weary John Black goes home to Killarney for some peace and rest. However, on the trek homeward, John interrupts some lads dunking a young lady in Cotter's Read more...

The untold love story of John Black, the doctor-turned- rebel from Ana Seymour's acclaimed Riordan Brothers trilogy...

Summary

People called them witches. But Lily and her daughter tried to ignore the whispers and keep to themselves in a small cottage in Whistler's Woods. Then one day, the villagers' words turned to action. Three ruffians tried to drown Lily's little girl--until one brave man had the courage to save her...

His name was John Black, an Irish rebel leader returning home to Killarney. Weary of his army's endless struggle against the British crown, he longed for peace and quiet. But as a former doctor, he had to stay by the girl's side until she was healthy and safe. And as a man, he had to admit he was falling under the spell of Lily's charms. If she was, indeed, a witch, he was ready to surrender...to the magic of love.