{"product_id":"the-kings-shilling-a-celtic-romantasy-9781923212312","title":"The King's Shilling: A Celtic Romantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadigan's Leap Book 1: The King's Shilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagic, folklore, and history entwine in this wholesome fantasy romance of love, loss, and destiny-an enchanting romantasy rooted in Celtic folklore, perfect for young adult readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the late 18th century, the Delacey family-once prosperous landowners-live on the rugged coast of a mythic Ireland, in the village of Allanwell. Tragedy strikes, and they are plunged into poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmidst the turmoil, Rose, the youngest of the four Delacey daughters, is haunted by dreams of a marvellously handsome hero. Desperate to know whether he truly exists, Rose seeks the help of a local wise woman steeped in druidic lore, who casts a spell to uncover the truth. But ancient magic is never without risk-will Rose live to encounter the man from her visions, or is it all illusion? Will she find true love-and if so, how long may happiness last?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Royal Navy press-gang is raiding up and down the coast, seizing young men to fight in the war against France. No able-bodied fellow is safe. What will this mean for the villagers of Allanwell, for the Delaceys, and for Rose and the dream-bound warrior whose face she knows by heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs rumours of war grow louder, Rose must decide whether to hold on to hope-or forge a new path through enchanted landscapes and the pull of fate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quillpen Pty Ltd T\/A Leaves of Gold Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923212312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d","brand":"Sydney Acorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730132172981,"sku":"9781923212312","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_95f032b4-c2f3-4166-b62f-4969e7681ed0.jpg?v=1758004266","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-kings-shilling-a-celtic-romantasy-9781923212312","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}