h ships, this swashbuckling tale depicts the confrontation of Grace and another 16th century heroine—Queen Elizabeth I. Grace dares to face down the most powerful woman in the world in defense of her oppressed Irish homeland, even risking her life on a voyage up the Thames to face the Queen herself. Beautifully written and historically accurate, The Wild Irish is a great retelling of this legendary heroine. (FIC MAXWELL)Song of Ireland / Juliene Osborne-McNight
This exciting fantasy-adventure novel about the origins of ancient Ireland t
races the story of the Celts of Eire and their interaction with the mythical Danu, or “little people” inhabitants of the forest whose supernatural powers give them control over time and nature. With vivid characters and colorful depictions of the ancient Celtic world, Song of Ireland is an imaginative and romantic rendering of the mystical Emerald Isle and its ancient heritage. (FIC OSBORNE)Shannon: A Novel / by Frank Delaney
"Find your soul and you'll live". So were the parting words given to young Robert Shannon upon his personal quest to seek out his Irish roots. Previously an
American combat veteran of World War I and currently a priest in training, Robert has become disillusioned and disheartened by the comprimising events surrounding his Boston archdiocese. So, in late summer of 1922 in a nation still reeling from political turmoil and civil war, Robert sets foot on the banks of the river bearing his namesake intent upon reconnecting with his heritage. Yet unbeknownst to Robert are external forces which are bent upon keeping him out of the way of his true calling--forever. Delaney's latest novel about his beloved Irish homeland wonderfully weaves together Ireland's turbulent history, its ancient legends and darkest secrets. (FIC DELANEY)
American combat veteran of World War I and currently a priest in training, Robert has become disillusioned and disheartened by the comprimising events surrounding his Boston archdiocese. So, in late summer of 1922 in a nation still reeling from political turmoil and civil war, Robert sets foot on the banks of the river bearing his namesake intent upon reconnecting with his heritage. Yet unbeknownst to Robert are external forces which are bent upon keeping him out of the way of his true calling--forever. Delaney's latest novel about his beloved Irish homeland wonderfully weaves together Ireland's turbulent history, its ancient legends and darkest secrets. (FIC DELANEY)
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