The Devil's Own Luck

The Tipperary Trilogy #3

by W.A. Patterson

Mid-eighteenth century Ireland is in turmoil. The Catholic Church, the country’s single unifying force, has been torn asunder, gutted by the Penal Laws imposed upon it by the invading regime. Corruption is rife. Violence erupts spontaneously. Ireland’s people have lost their way, their country has lost its conscience and is now in grave danger of losing its soul. The traditions which have been the backbone of the land for centuries are being discarded and abandoned.

In this, the third and final book in the Tipperary Trilogy, we find the rural community of Gortalocca in its death throes. Hogan’s, the village store and bar, has closed its doors … Roisin’s eldest son, Robbie, having finally run the family business into the ground. Work is almost impossible to find. Roisin’s younger son, Mikey, and his life-long friend Jamie Clancy, struggle to feed their families. To add to the despair, a devastating fire sweeps through, destroying their blacksmith shop and what was left of Hogan’s.

Possible salvation comes in a strange guise. Out of the distant past, a mysterious man arrives from America, along with his son and a black slave. This man is to offer deliverance to Gortalocca but the village will have to pay dearly for it.

502 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 27, 2014

Reviews

[hCharles Obert · Rating 5 out of 5]

W.A. Patterson is a story teller in the finest tradition... this Tipperary Trilogy (his first published work) tells the story of a very strong willed Irish woman as the times of English occupation begin. The men in this story, her husband, step-brother-in-law, their two sons and other character "actors" who are really a bunch of characters to begin with.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed following the characters in this trilogy and their adventures and lives! I did however, find this one to have focused on nautical terminology that I should have taken the time to look up its description so I could visualize what exactly was happening throughout the story. However, I still found it to be an interesting and adventurous story.

[Agnes Weletok · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devil's Own Luck

What can one day about the final book in the trilogy? It certainly did not disappoint. Was sorry to see it end. Definitely want to read more William Patterson.

[Mike Monahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

All wrapped up.

Or is it just the luck o' the Irish! I loved the beginning as the scene was set and the characters reintroduced. I also liked the the side story of the cat and mouse adventure on the high seas. And they all lived happily ever after...except for those that didn't. Good story.

[Joyce A. Orem · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way the author made the characters came to life. Having been to Ireland and that part . The people are the best part of it.

😁 just like described . I would recommend these books to every have. Hope to find another one as good.

[Ramona Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the trilogy

I found myself thinking of this place often. I could imagine being in with these characters in this town. I would love to see this as a movie.