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Conciliation And Commitment: The Second Jack Prendergast Novel 1903 - 1914
Early 1900. The country is in ferment.
Workers and their trade unions are rebelling against their uncaring and callous employers. Strikes and protests are increasing with the demands for improved wages and conditions to escape from abject poverty.
It is a time of political change. The Labour Party has formed to represent the working class and is now threatening the established political elite.
In Ireland the drive for independence is growing and rebellion is imminent…
Jack Prendergast is committed to fighting on many fronts.
He has not yet resolved his relationship with Florence Davies. Can he re-connect with Florence, and her now passionate support and participation in the drive for women’s suffrage?
…And what of his new and unexpected family responsibilities..?
Amidst domestic tragedies, the drive to achieve his political ideals and the threat of impending war in Europe, the challenges for Jack increase as he seeks to pursue his passion for a better life for his class.
This is the second book in the trilogy following the story of Jack Prendergast, his family and associates.
Principles and Passions .
The first book in the Jack Prendergast trilogy……
‘Great novel. Superb page turner. Vivid account of working-class life at the turn of the 20th century. A must read for anyone with an interest in historic fiction.’
‘A brilliant book with gripping story line, well written true to historical industrial and social facts in the early 20th century. Looking forward to the second book in the series.’
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Workers and their trade unions are rebelling against their uncaring and callous employers. Strikes and protests are increasing with the demands for improved wages and conditions to escape from abject poverty.
It is a time of political change. The Labour Party has formed to represent the working class and is now threatening the established political elite.
In Ireland the drive for independence is growing and rebellion is imminent…
Jack Prendergast is committed to fighting on many fronts.
He has not yet resolved his relationship with Florence Davies. Can he re-connect with Florence, and her now passionate support and participation in the drive for women’s suffrage?
…And what of his new and unexpected family responsibilities..?
Amidst domestic tragedies, the drive to achieve his political ideals and the threat of impending war in Europe, the challenges for Jack increase as he seeks to pursue his passion for a better life for his class.
This is the second book in the trilogy following the story of Jack Prendergast, his family and associates.
Principles and Passions .
The first book in the Jack Prendergast trilogy……
‘Great novel. Superb page turner. Vivid account of working-class life at the turn of the 20th century. A must read for anyone with an interest in historic fiction.’
‘A brilliant book with gripping story line, well written true to historical industrial and social facts in the early 20th century. Looking forward to the second book in the series.’
Read on Amazon (Kindle and Paperback)
337 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2021
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