Inspired by first century AD warrior women, Janet Paisley'sWarrior Daughteris a gripping adventure about one young woman's struggle to survive in the harsh Celtic wilderness.

2,000 years ago on the Isle of Skye, a warrior is born.

Daughter of an Iron Age warrior queen, Skaaha is wild, headstrong and revered. But she is also a child, and when a chariot race leaves the queen dead and her menacing rival Mara in her place, Skaaha's charmed life lies in ruins.

Vulnerable, her future imperilled, Skaaha seeks to forge a life beyond the new queen's reach. But with rumour, fear and danger sweeping the island, she cannot remain unmoved. Broken by brutal misfortune, alone in a world of mistrust, Skaaha must unearth the courage to confront her enemies in defence of her people.

Illuminated by the great Celtic fire festivals,Warrior Daughteris inspired by the historical Scathach, a fierce warrior woman of the first century AD and forerunner to the equally ferociousBoudicca.

Praise for Janet Paisley'sWhite Rose Rebel:

'Heather igniting historical adventure'Sunday Times

'A powerful historical page-turner with a beautiful, feisty heroine'Scotsman

Janet Paisley is the author of five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Accolades include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), the Peggy Ramsay Memorial Award (Refuge, a play) and a BAFTA nomination (Long Haul, a short film). Her first novel,White Rose Rebel, is available from Penguin.