1949: A Novel of the Irish Free State by Morgan Llywelyn (English) Paperback Boo

Description: 1949: A Novel of the Irish Free State by Morgan Llywelyn Irish history brought to thrilling life by a master: the sequel to 1916 and 1921 for the first time in trade paperback FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ursula Halloran, the daughter of a famous revolutionary, comes of age in the turbulent 1920s. An education in Switzerland broadens her worldview, but Ireland has become a repressive Catholic state where women are second-class citizens. Married women cannot hold jobs and divorce is illegal.Fighting against the stifling constraints of church and state, Ursula forges an exciting career in the fledgling Irish radio service. Her life is torn apart when she finds herself caught between two men who love her in very different ways. Refusing to surrender her hard-won independence to marriage or her illegitimate infant to an orphanage, she flees to Europe. There she takes a job with the League of Nations and is caught up in the terrifying outbreak of World War II. Hard decisions and desperate situations stand between Ursula and any hope of returning to the land she loves. Author Biography Morgan LLywelyn has written dozens of best-selling books about Ireland, from its ancient Celtic roots to the present day. Her critically acclaimed novels, both of history and of mythology, have been translated into many languages and have sold 40 million copies around the wrold. She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin. Review "The book captures the excitement, wonder and pathos of this period of contemporary history."--Irish American News"Llywelyns feat is a remarkable one, which will help countless readers come to terms with the complexities of the Irish century, from the Easter Rising right up to the new millennium."--Irish America Magazine on the Irish Century series"Llywelyn may rightly lay claim to the title Novelist Laureate of the Irish."--James ONeill OBrien, OBrien Clan Foundation"[Her] great strength is her ability to communicate sweeping historical events through the eyes of both passive bystanders and active participants."--Booklist on 1949 Review Quote "The book captures the excitement, wonder and pathos of this period of contemporary history."-- Irish American News "Llywelyns feat is a remarkable one, which will help countless readers come to terms with the complexities of the Irish century, from the Easter Rising right up to the new millennium."-- Irish America Magazine on the Irish Century series "Llywelyn may rightly lay claim to the title Novelist Laureate of the Irish."-- James ONeill OBrien, OBrien Clan Foundation "[Her] great strength is her ability to communicate sweeping historical events through the eyes of both passive bystanders and active participants."-- Booklist on 1949 Promotional "Headline" Irish history brought to thrilling life by a master: the sequel to 1916 and 1921 for the first time in trade paperback Details ISBN0765381346 Author Morgan Llywelyn Short Title 1949 Publisher Forge Language English ISBN-10 0765381346 ISBN-13 9780765381347 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence IE Series Irish Century Series Number 3 Pages 432 Year 2016 Imprint St Martins Press Subtitle A Novel of the Irish Free State Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2016-11-08 Publication Date 2016-10-04 AU Release Date 2016-10-04 NZ Release Date 2016-10-04 US Release Date 2016-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128469592;

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