Author:Edward Rutherfurd
Following the critically acclaimed success of Dublin, this riveting sequel takes the story of Ireland from the seventeenth century onwards, picking up at the Reformation, and with it, the devastating arrival of Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell heralds the inauguration of two hundred years of Protestant dominance, throughout which many of the Irish people were impoverished and dispossessed. Dublin is made a Protestant capital, and Catholics become an underclass.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Irish political history, this powerful saga is brought to its conclusion. Journeying through the centuries right the way up to the twentieth century's Easter Rising and Independence, passing through turbulent milestones such as The Year of the French, the Famine and The Home Rule Movement of Parnell along the way.
The author bounds excitingly through Irish history...there is much action, some grinding poverty and violence, and an excitement that Rutherford keeps racing through 863 pages. His fictional characters become as vivid as the real life Irish heroes who stride the plot-cum-history
—— Daily ExpressThis is historical fiction and family saga on a grand scale
—— The Good Book GuideThe characters are expertly sketched through the lens of love, loss, rebellion andcommerce...an absorbing and enjoyable read
—— The Sunday Business PostRutherford delivers on what is promised...(he) handles difficult material accurately and well...his ability to maintain a healthy narrative pace with an engaging popular style distinguishes Ireland Awakening as one of the better epic histprical novels
—— Evening HeraldRiveting sequel
—— The Irish PostBreathtaking... an astounding achievement
—— Frank DelaneyEdward Rutherfurd has written about Dublin with love. It is an expertly researched and highly readable account of a place he has grown to know well'
—— Maeve Binchy , Ireland on SundaySublime talent ... this is history with a human face and a fanciful soul
—— Good Book GuideFunny, tender and completely absorbing
—— Graham NortonCharming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking
—— Nina StibbeKeyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy
—— StylistHigh quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireIt takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page
—— HeatKeyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship
—— Daily MailThe jokes are as good as ever, Keyes' large cast of Irish and American characters fizz and crackle off the page. High quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireThe novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair
—— Daily Telegraph
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