The King's Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland (God's Forgotten Friends)

ISBN: 0997000570

Author: Peek, Susan

Condition: New

An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past,risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death.Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland!Will Dymphna escape her deranged father and his sinful desires?If you read Saint Magnus,The Last Viking with bated breath, The King's Prey will leave you gasping! This inspiring and gripping novel will introduce you to a saint you will love forever! Teenage girls will see that Dymphna was just like them, a real girl, while young men will thrill at the heart-stopping action and meet heroes they can easily relate to. If ever a Heavenly friend was needed in these times of widespread depression and emotional instability, this forgotten Irish saint is it! My students have waited for this one with the greatest anticipation!- Sister Mary Roberta, Teaching NunSusan Peek has done it again! Her ability to bring to life the stories of little-known saints in such an exciting way is truly a gift. You don't want to miss this impossible-to-put-down story filled with endearing characters and heart-pounding action. Her best book yet! -Leslea Wahl, Author of Award-winning The Perfect BlindsideNeither stiff nor stuffy, The King's Prey brings home that the saints were people just like us! Those of us who teach youth realize how necessary it is to have this kind of literature available for our young Catholics today.- Father Antonio of the Immaculate Conception, O.S.F. Incredible emotional adventure. Will hold readers' attention from the beginning to the end. The unwavering faith that is portrayed inside these pages is a beautiful gift to the reader. Very well written . . . A must-read for all ages.- Readers' Favorite (Awarded 5 Stars)