Donegal, Ireland (circa 1700 A.D.) This story is laden with high-spirited action and challenging escapes, sprinkled with mythology and, black and white magic.. Inspired by true people and ancestors of both the authors - is an entertaining thought from start to finish. In the era of arranged marriages for royalty, King Alfred of Donegal has promised the hand of his beautiful, 14 year old daughter, Princess Ana Beth to marry the elderly, King of Portugal, as part of a military alliance. Unfortunately, Princess Ana Beth falls deeply in love with a handsome, common Viking boy, named "Torvald." The romantic love story takes a tragic, gruesome turn when the powerful, King Alfonse, is shunned by his young fiancé. Sometimes, the bonds of true love will be tested, time and time again, does true love always prevail?