Deirdre and the Sons of Usna is a novel written by Fiona Macleod. It tells the story of the tragic love affair between Deirdre, a beautiful young woman, and the Sons of Usna, three warrior brothers. The story is set in ancient Ireland and is based on the legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows.Deirdre is a princess who is prophesied to bring great sorrow and destruction to those around her. Despite this, she falls in love with Naoise, one of the Sons of...
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