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Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I enjoy historical fiction and this fit the bill. My main complaint is the political statements in the beginning Democrats are great and Republicans are scourge of the earth. Save it for a political tract. Plus the affair in the beginning was a bit hard to believe. Together review dropped from four to three stars. This historical novel is an intertwining story of two cities New York, and Dublin, and two personalities, attractive young New York political journalist Scarlet O'Hara, and the elderly spinster Eileen Chiarello, whose parents were brave volunteers and participants in the Irish uprising of Easter This historic event led to years of violence and turmoil in Ireland for the right of the country to determine their own destiny.

I loved reading Jean Grainger's third novel. Her account of dramatic events is moving without being exaggerated. Sure it is written from an Irish perspective, but it is written with considerable insight and great sensitivity. A more peaceful world will only come with greater understanding of other viewpoints and justice for disadvantaged minorities. May that which unites mankind triumph over that which divides our world into warring groups.

I wished that there were foot-notes or a glossary at the end to translate and assist in the pronunciation of the Irish names and words.

Although there is much historical detail in the text, I would have found an historical appendix of considerable interest. Scarlett O'Hara is an up and coming journalist until she makes the mistake of having an affair with a very public figure.

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Her previous editor tries to help her get back on her feet. The seemingly small story he ask her to cover regarding an attempted burglary on a 93 year old woman, Eileen, proves to be her lifeline and redemption.

Eileen has a history worth telling and the friendship that develops between Scarlett and Eileen helps them both to achieve want they need at this time in their lives The characters in this novel have such depth and are easy to like and cheer for. The history of the rift between Ireland and England as told from the Irish perspective brings to life what families were willing to fight for and believe in. There is romance but this book is mostly about family ties, friendships, history, forgiveness and coming full circle.

Bad writing is a deal breaker for me, but I usually give a book at least until the twenty-five percent mark.

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Bad writing combined with poor grammar and the author's personal political bias is just plain awful. I didn't like it. It would have been a good story but when author added her own political views it ruined the story.. Glad it was a freebie and I didn't waste money buying it. There is a lot of mistakes throughout. While I did greatly enjoy the story of Mary, I had issues with the Scarlett storyline.

It just didn't ring true to me. She's this hot shot, up and coming political reporter who sits meekly by the phone for her married boyfriend to contact her, even after he throws her under the bus?!? Yet she is ticked off at her Mom for not leaving Scarlett's abusive father. Her Mom didn't have many options but Scarlett did. So what's her excuse?

I guess I just didn't like the character, which made it difficult to care about her storyline. Bad addition of US politics. The characters are well developed and interesting. The storylines are well thought out and hold your attention, especially the last three-quarters of the book. Shadow of a Century and Letters of Freedom. I disagreed with main character's comments on a gun-crazed USA and the Democrats fixing all problems if in power.

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