Ariel Lawhon Author Event: The Pirate Queen Book Release

Join Bestselling Author Ariel Lawhon in Naperville

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an engaging evening with New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon to celebrate the release of her latest historical adventure, The Pirate Queen.

Event Format & Guidelines

• Registration: Pre-registration is strictly required because space is limited.
• Arrival: Check-in begins approximately 30 minutes before the 7:00 PM start time. All events feature open seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Program: The event consists of a live presentation by Ariel Lawhon, followed by an audience Q&A session.
• Book Signing Details: There will be no signing line or photo opportunities afterward. Instead, all books will be pre-signed for attendee convenience.
• Missed Attendance: If you purchase a ticket and cannot attend, you must pick up your included book at the hosting store within 30 days, or you can call the store to arrange shipping for an additional $9.99 charge.

About The Pirate Queen

Venture onto the high seas in a sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Born to be a sea captain, Grace learns early that her natural skills at the helm are not compatible with the expectations of her noble family.

Married off against her will to a brutal warrior, Grace performs her duty while quietly gathering followers loyal to her and consolidating her husband’s power—only to be ousted from his lands. This betrayal offers Grace the opportunity to return to the sea, where she ultimately leads clan O’Malley’s mighty fleet. Just as she finds true independence, Queen Elizabeth’s incursions into Ireland grow bolder, and Grace must fight to defend her land, her ships, and the people she loves against cruel English deputies who will stop at nothing to check her influence. Keenly observed and fiercely written, Lawhon’s action-packed novel channels the untamed beauty and harsh realities of sixteenth-century Ireland through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine.

About the Author

Ariel Lawhon is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, including the thrillers The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and have been Good Morning America and One Book One County selections. She resides in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons.