Books by Bertie Brosnan on Irish Heritage

THE FORGOTTEN PRINCE

Embark on a journey to medieval Ireland in The Forgotten Prince.
Immerse yourself in the chilling events leading up to the legendary Battle of Clontarf on Good Friday, 1014 AD, with this mesmerising historical fiction novella. Based on the short screenplay King Brian & Brodír, this story weaves together the fates of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, his son Donnchad, and the mysterious Viking pirate Brodír of Man.

High King Brian Boru prepares to fight the Viking invaders and Gaelic rebels while his son Donnchad struggles with shame over being left out of the upcoming battle. Donnchad, caught amid prophecy and tension, searches for his actual place in the evolving drama as the shadowy figure of Brodír, a would-be invader, looms large over the battlefield. The Forgotten Prince examines the supernatural influences on Gaelic Ireland and historical figures such as the infamous Sitric Silkenbeard. The depiction of Ireland's most famous battle brings the period to life, and readers will undoubtedly learn about the mysterious world of Éire (Ireland) in 1014 AD.

This edition contains the original screenplay, King Brian & Brodír, a detailed map of Clontarf and its surroundings on the day of battle, expressive artwork, and more.

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Oirgins of the Book

The Forgotten Prince emerged from a long-standing commitment to telling Ireland’s ancient stories with seriousness and depth. Conceived initially as a film project centred on the Brian Boru saga, the work developed over many years of historical research and screenwriting.

When the screen adaptation did not proceed, the story was reimagined as a novella to preserve the world, themes, and characters that had already taken shape. Rather than retelling the Battle of Clontarf from a conventional vantage point, the narrative is framed through the perspective of Donnchad mac Briain, Brian Boru’s youngest son, offering a more intimate and human entry into one of Ireland’s defining moments.