'In olden times there lived...', familiar words which begin this collection of classic Irish fairy stories by Sinead de Valera. For generations her tales have captured the imagination of young
and old alike. This new collection brings to light a world of magical characters, guaranteed to charm and entertain.
First, there is the story of Nessa, the beautiful daughter of a chieftain, who is held captive by an evil serpent. Three brothers vie for a beautiful wife, but only one proves that he is worthy
in 'The Three Drinks'. The ugly witch who was really a beautiful princess is saved by a kind young man in 'The Hare of Sleevebawn'. And, the broken hearts of two mothers are healed in the tale
of 'The Mountain Wolf'.
