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"Happy publication day to Brigid by Kim Curran! The perfect book to pick up for the bank holiday weekend ☘️  In a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom. None have ever listened to Brigid’s prayers. But this time, a goddess answers . . . with a vision that will transform Brigid’s path forever. The new Christian god is coming, a faith that Brigid can bend to her will, building a sanctuary for other powerless women. But power, like a flame, consumes as it grows. As Brigid rises, challenging kings, defying bishops, her enemies draw closer. What – or who – will she sacrifice to hold on to her legacy?  Out in all good bookshops now 📚"

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