The No.1 bestselling novel from one of Ireland's most loved
writers! With the threat of the First World War looming, tension
simmers under the surface of Ireland. Bright, beautiful and
intelligent, the Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick
against the conventions of their privileged, wealthy Anglo-Irish
background and their mother Isabella's expectations. As War erupts
across Europe, the spirited sisters soon find themselves caught up
in Ireland's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with
writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace meets the enigmatic Joe
Plunkett - both leaders of 'The Rising' - while Nellie joins 'The
Citizen Army' and takes up arms to fight alongside Countess
Markievicz in the rebellion. On Easter Monday 1916, the Rising
begins, and the world of the Gifford sisters and everyone they hold
dear is torn apart in a fight that is destined for tragedy.
____________ 'Engrossing' Sunday Times 'Marvellous ... A gripping
read' Irish Independent 'Finally, women are being written back into
the history of [Ireland's] awakening' Irish Mail on Sunday
General
Imprint: |
Transworld Publishers Ireland Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
Ireland |
Release date: |
October 2016 |
Authors: |
Marita Conlon-McKenna
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Dimensions: |
198 x 127 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
480 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84827-200-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
LSN: |
1-84827-200-6 |
Barcode: |
9781848272002 |
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