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Queenstown #3
The Harp and the Rose: The Queenstown Series, Book 3
Queenstown, County Cork. 1920
For twenty-year-old Harp Devereaux, life should be idyllic. At university, she feels for the first time in her life that she belongs, her mother Rose is running the Cliff House as a successful business, and her childhood sweetheart JohnJoe is by her side, but the storm clouds of war grow ever darker.
For eight hundred years Ireland has made numerous bids for her freedom but now, at last, liberation from British rule is tantalisingly close, if the men and women of the revolution can just hold on.
Harp, her family, and her friends find themselves in the thick of the fight, but the Crown Forces are not the only enemy. A sinister force from the past is lurking and will stop at nothing to exact his revenge.
The Harp and the Rose is the third book in the Queenstown Series.
For twenty-year-old Harp Devereaux, life should be idyllic. At university, she feels for the first time in her life that she belongs, her mother Rose is running the Cliff House as a successful business, and her childhood sweetheart JohnJoe is by her side, but the storm clouds of war grow ever darker.
For eight hundred years Ireland has made numerous bids for her freedom but now, at last, liberation from British rule is tantalisingly close, if the men and women of the revolution can just hold on.
Harp, her family, and her friends find themselves in the thick of the fight, but the Crown Forces are not the only enemy. A sinister force from the past is lurking and will stop at nothing to exact his revenge.
The Harp and the Rose is the third book in the Queenstown Series.
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Jean Grainger
88 books1,581 followersJean Grainger was born in Cork, Ireland. She has been a tour guide of her beloved home country, a teacher, a university lecturer and a playwright. She began writing fiction at the suggestion of her clients on tours, many of whom were sure all the stories she told them would make for a great book. Her first book, The Tour, has become a Number 1 bestseller on Amazon. It tells the story of a disparate group of American visitors to Ireland, who, along with their Irish tour guide have a life changing experience in the magical Emerald Isle.
Her second book, So Much Owed, is a family saga set during the Second World War. The story centres on the Buckley family of West Cork and how their lives are pulled in different directions as they become embroiled in the war. It is a sweeping family saga of intrigue and romance against the background of occupied Europe.
In her third novel, Shadow of a Century, she tells a tale of a battered old flag found in New York in 2016, a century after it was used during the Easter Rising, when Ireland made her final bid for freedom from Great Britain. This tells the story of a journalist who uncovers a story, one with much more to it than a flag.
Her fourth novel, due out in Spring 2016, Under Heaven’s Shining Stars, is set in the 1970s in Cork, Ireland and is a novel about friendship. Three boys, Liam, Patrick and Hugo, though from very different backgrounds are united in a deep but often times challenging friendship. As their lives progress, only by staying strong, can they prevail. Or fail.
Her novella, Letters of Freedom, tells the story of Carmel, stuck in a pointless marriage, when a figure from her past emerges and changes everything with a ‘like’ on Facebook. This quick read will touch your heart.
She lives in Cork with her husband and her two youngest children. The older two come home occasionally with laundry and to raid the fridge.
Her second book, So Much Owed, is a family saga set during the Second World War. The story centres on the Buckley family of West Cork and how their lives are pulled in different directions as they become embroiled in the war. It is a sweeping family saga of intrigue and romance against the background of occupied Europe.
In her third novel, Shadow of a Century, she tells a tale of a battered old flag found in New York in 2016, a century after it was used during the Easter Rising, when Ireland made her final bid for freedom from Great Britain. This tells the story of a journalist who uncovers a story, one with much more to it than a flag.
Her fourth novel, due out in Spring 2016, Under Heaven’s Shining Stars, is set in the 1970s in Cork, Ireland and is a novel about friendship. Three boys, Liam, Patrick and Hugo, though from very different backgrounds are united in a deep but often times challenging friendship. As their lives progress, only by staying strong, can they prevail. Or fail.
Her novella, Letters of Freedom, tells the story of Carmel, stuck in a pointless marriage, when a figure from her past emerges and changes everything with a ‘like’ on Facebook. This quick read will touch your heart.
She lives in Cork with her husband and her two youngest children. The older two come home occasionally with laundry and to raid the fridge.
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August 24, 2021
The Harp and The Rose: Queenstown Series Book 3 is written by Jean Grainger. This third book just keeps getting better and better. It was very hard to put down when I needed to. Then, it wasn’t for long. It is an easy book to read and follow the plot, even with the surprises. The book is very detailed on the actions of the IRA and some of the things they did during their fight for freedom. I had read some about the fights; but this made some things much clearer. The writing is very well done and you can easily see that a lot of research was done into the background of Ireland. It was easy to get lost in the book and believe you were in Cobh, Ireland with Harp and her family and friends. I do hope there is a fourth book as I am not finished with the lives of Harp and Rose yet.
This is an excellent book and I strongly recommend reading the Queenstown series.
Too bad you can only give it 5 stars, it deserves many more.
This is an excellent book and I strongly recommend reading the Queenstown series.
Too bad you can only give it 5 stars, it deserves many more.
January 20, 2022
Jean Grainger writes compelling books with intricate plots and a fascinating historical background set in Ireland. She has had me hooked on this series. Very much to be recommended
January 22, 2024
Very dragged out boring
August 27, 2021
Exciting and Suspenseful
The Harp and the Rose is the best book in the series so far. It was filled with suspense, romance, and history. I love the characters and will eagerly wait to follow their fight for Irish independence in the next installment!
The Harp and the Rose is the best book in the series so far. It was filled with suspense, romance, and history. I love the characters and will eagerly wait to follow their fight for Irish independence in the next installment!
April 25, 2023
I enjoyed this continuing story of Harp & Rose, but maybe not quite as much as the first 2 installments. This one spent a lot of time on the fighting and that was a little much for me. But I did find it interesting to learn about a conflict that I knew very little of before reading this book. Also interesting to learn of the beginnings of the IRA and what they started out fighting for, and that they were not just the guerilla style "thugs" as they had been portrayed in the news when I was growing up. But, for me there was just a little too much violence. Looking forward to continuing with the 4th and final😞 book of the series. I have truly become a fan of Jean Grainger and I am interested in seeking out more books that she has written.
August 29, 2021
Read my full review on Rosepoint Publishing.
The third in the Queenstown series and it is a hard-hitting, high impact narrative that relates Ireland’s long struggle for freedom from the British in an entertaining novel that tells the continuing story of Harp Devereaux.
Harp and her mother Rose have turned the Cliff House mansion where her mother worked into a thriving B&B. Now at twenty, she has a special beau in JJ and is currently home from university and working undercover with the Devlin sisters in aid of the freedom movement.
Harp has recently met Marianne, a young bride given to British General Beckett from Shimla, India. He is in Queenstown to help stamp out the IRA organization and she, much younger, feels lost and alone. Marianne quickly forms a friendship with Harp.
Amazing how the author develops characters sure to mirror those of the time, fleshing them out, making them real, sympathetic. The stories are heart-felt, passionate. The novel is compelling, strongly engaging and hard to put down as the pace never waivers.
The climax developed into a most satisfying conclusion and certainly as this reader hoped, but there is an epilogue that sets up an unsettling scenario with Henry’s brother, Ralph, that is obviously a cliffhanger.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the author and these are my honest thoughts.
The third in the Queenstown series and it is a hard-hitting, high impact narrative that relates Ireland’s long struggle for freedom from the British in an entertaining novel that tells the continuing story of Harp Devereaux.
Harp and her mother Rose have turned the Cliff House mansion where her mother worked into a thriving B&B. Now at twenty, she has a special beau in JJ and is currently home from university and working undercover with the Devlin sisters in aid of the freedom movement.
Harp has recently met Marianne, a young bride given to British General Beckett from Shimla, India. He is in Queenstown to help stamp out the IRA organization and she, much younger, feels lost and alone. Marianne quickly forms a friendship with Harp.
Amazing how the author develops characters sure to mirror those of the time, fleshing them out, making them real, sympathetic. The stories are heart-felt, passionate. The novel is compelling, strongly engaging and hard to put down as the pace never waivers.
The climax developed into a most satisfying conclusion and certainly as this reader hoped, but there is an epilogue that sets up an unsettling scenario with Henry’s brother, Ralph, that is obviously a cliffhanger.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the author and these are my honest thoughts.
January 16, 2022
I just finished book 3 in this series and am eagerly awaiting delivery of book 4...tomorrow! I love history but the the history of Ireland is one that I am woefully ignorant of, until now, now I will make time to read more about it. Schools in America have taught so little about the history and terrible struggles of Ireland's fight for independence, I often wonder how the Irish immigrants felt about this after attending schools here, at least the second and third generations have got to wonder why this has been omitted from our schools curriculum? We certainly all read histories of the United Kingdom but rarely about the cruelties to the countries that they had conquered, I hate to say it but I see the UK in a somewhat different light, at least now they are a melting pot nation themselves. Aside from the political events in Jean Grainger books she writes such enjoyable books, the depths of her characters and the historical accuracy in what ever time she writes of is astounding. Her stories have a wonderful flow to them, I usually don't care for books in series but for hers I make the exception.
August 18, 2021
As ever, Jean's books excite me and transport me to another time. I love Harp, Rose, JJ, Danny and the others.I became so involved with their efforts for justice for Ireland. They were indeed dangerous and treacherous times and this is reflected so well in Jean's writing. Obviously extremely well researched to the last detail making the characters seem real. I'm sure that people like the Devlin sisters did exist in reality and were extremely brave and dedicated to the cause they believed in.
JJs American family, Pat and Kathy welcome them all into their luxurious home in Boston and safety ultimately. Rose has found happiness with Matt and Harp with jj and I m sure there is more to come. We can't let Ralph live his life out in luxury can we? There is lots more to tell. Marianne and Danny will live their life in USA I'm sure but what of the others? Harp, JJ, Rose, Matt? Will they be able to return to their homeland?
JJs American family, Pat and Kathy welcome them all into their luxurious home in Boston and safety ultimately. Rose has found happiness with Matt and Harp with jj and I m sure there is more to come. We can't let Ralph live his life out in luxury can we? There is lots more to tell. Marianne and Danny will live their life in USA I'm sure but what of the others? Harp, JJ, Rose, Matt? Will they be able to return to their homeland?
August 23, 2022
The third book in the series continues with the Irish fight for independence and the establishment of the IRA. Well written but the subject matter is not as interesting to me,
"Queenstown, County Cork. 1920
For twenty-year-old Harp Devereaux, life should be idyllic. At university, she feels for the first time in her life that she belongs, her mother Rose is running the Cliff House as a successful business, and her childhood sweetheart JohnJoe is by her side, but the storm clouds of war grow ever darker.
For eight hundred years Ireland has made numerous bids for her freedom but now, at last, liberation from British rule is tantalisingly close, if the men and women of the revolution can just hold on.
Harp, her family, and her friends find themselves in the thick of the fight, but the Crown Forces are not the only enemy. A sinister force from the past is lurking and will stop at nothing to exact his revenge." synopsis copied
"Queenstown, County Cork. 1920
For twenty-year-old Harp Devereaux, life should be idyllic. At university, she feels for the first time in her life that she belongs, her mother Rose is running the Cliff House as a successful business, and her childhood sweetheart JohnJoe is by her side, but the storm clouds of war grow ever darker.
For eight hundred years Ireland has made numerous bids for her freedom but now, at last, liberation from British rule is tantalisingly close, if the men and women of the revolution can just hold on.
Harp, her family, and her friends find themselves in the thick of the fight, but the Crown Forces are not the only enemy. A sinister force from the past is lurking and will stop at nothing to exact his revenge." synopsis copied
August 14, 2021
This was a wonderfully engaging novel, set in 1920 India briefly and then mostly in Queenstown/Cobh, Ireland. There is a portion set in Boston towards the end. Again, Jean Grainger has drawn astute characters, those involved with the Irish independence organizations described generally in a very sympathetic manner, and the few bad apples (Ralph and Oliver Beckett) also well-drawn in their villainy of thought and action.
I knew little about the Irish independence struggles at this time, nor about the brutality of the British, or the support from the Irish in Boston/America. I found all of this educational and eye-opening.
This was a great read, and I thank Ms. Grainger sincerely for the advance copy of this engrossing novel.
I knew little about the Irish independence struggles at this time, nor about the brutality of the British, or the support from the Irish in Boston/America. I found all of this educational and eye-opening.
This was a great read, and I thank Ms. Grainger sincerely for the advance copy of this engrossing novel.
August 23, 2021
Before I say anything I want everyone to know that this book is based on the truth and actual events. This book as usual is very well written and the characters feel like family. My father's family never learned to read or write so the Ryan family history was passed down orally. My father's oldest brother was born in 1892 and there were 15 children after him. On any given Sunday at least half of them came with their families to dinner and told their stories. I started writing them down.
Anyhow I cried a lot while reading this book because it mirrored my family history. Everyone who has written reviews has done a great job encapsulating the essence of the story which I should have done.
I LOVED THIS SERIES. TREAT YOURSELF AND BUY THIS SERIES
Anyhow I cried a lot while reading this book because it mirrored my family history. Everyone who has written reviews has done a great job encapsulating the essence of the story which I should have done.
I LOVED THIS SERIES. TREAT YOURSELF AND BUY THIS SERIES
January 22, 2022
Jean Grainger is probably my favorite writer. Her stories are full of great Irish characters that you grow to love, especially in one of her mult-book series. I loved the first 2 book in this series about the town of Cobh during the final violent years of the Irish Revolution. The characters in the book, both Irish and Irish-American, are deeply entangled in the struggle to push the oppressive British rule out of Ireland after 800 years of fighting. This book is more intense and heartwrenching than the first two and at times it was painful to read since by now I really cared about the characters. There was less romance and more suspense and violence and angst. I will read the last book but I do hope it lightens up a bit!
August 9, 2021
The Harp and the Rose , book 3 in Jean Grainger’s outstanding Queenstown series takes readers into the brutality of the Irish war for independence. Harp, now 19 and attending college, continues her secret work with the Devlin sisters while Rose must remain the picture of neutrality to ensure the future of Cliff House. The story is filled with intrigue and history as author Grainger seamlessly weaves fact into her fiction. There are characters to root for, characters to hate and characters to pity. This is a story readers won’t forget. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. Most highly recommend.
August 22, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
As always, Jean Grainger has written a most interesting and entertaining book. Continuing the story of Harper, Rose and the rest of the group in Queenstown, Ms. Grainger weaves an engaging tale while at the same time educating readers about Ireland's struggle for freedom. One can tell she has poured her heart into her writing...her characters are as real to the reader as one's own family. As book 3 of this series ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger, this fan is truly hoping for yet another adventure in the town that was reclaimed and renamed Cobh.
Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
As always, Jean Grainger has written a most interesting and entertaining book. Continuing the story of Harper, Rose and the rest of the group in Queenstown, Ms. Grainger weaves an engaging tale while at the same time educating readers about Ireland's struggle for freedom. One can tell she has poured her heart into her writing...her characters are as real to the reader as one's own family. As book 3 of this series ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger, this fan is truly hoping for yet another adventure in the town that was reclaimed and renamed Cobh.
August 28, 2021
Third book in series leaves you begging for more!
Wonderfully written Jean Granger tells it like it really was in 1919/1920. So many Irish had left Ireland or starved to death by then the population of the island had plumeted. The people finally realized they had to fight to gain their freedom from England. Harp, John-Joe, Danny and Matt are in the thick of the battle. New more dangerous villains come to Queenstown and an old enemy plots their revenge from halfway around the world. Will Rose and Harp survive this new onslaught? You will not be able to put the book down once you start so sit back and enjoy the ride.
Wonderfully written Jean Granger tells it like it really was in 1919/1920. So many Irish had left Ireland or starved to death by then the population of the island had plumeted. The people finally realized they had to fight to gain their freedom from England. Harp, John-Joe, Danny and Matt are in the thick of the battle. New more dangerous villains come to Queenstown and an old enemy plots their revenge from halfway around the world. Will Rose and Harp survive this new onslaught? You will not be able to put the book down once you start so sit back and enjoy the ride.
September 2, 2021
Wonderful!
Any time I read a book written by Jean Grainger I know I'm about to be enveloped by characters and their milieu. Everything and everyone comes to life. There are always people I'd love to know and people I'd rather not. I don't know how she does it but every single time I know I'm in for a good time. I've learned a lot about the Irish fight for independence. Since I live in the United States we weren't taught about that. Thank you Jean for opening the door for me to learn more about where some of my ancestors were from. Jean will entertain and educate you. I can't thank her enough.
Any time I read a book written by Jean Grainger I know I'm about to be enveloped by characters and their milieu. Everything and everyone comes to life. There are always people I'd love to know and people I'd rather not. I don't know how she does it but every single time I know I'm in for a good time. I've learned a lot about the Irish fight for independence. Since I live in the United States we weren't taught about that. Thank you Jean for opening the door for me to learn more about where some of my ancestors were from. Jean will entertain and educate you. I can't thank her enough.
April 2, 2022
Thank you for a good read
I'm really glad to know The importance of Queenstown in Irish history. All of Jean Grainger's books have been good reads, thus far. I'm very happy that this book was no different. I like the way the story line highlighted the influence of American money on the struggle for Irish freedom. Ireland needed assistance, to get Britain out, Just as America required it during the Revolutionary War.
I think this would be a good read for anyone who's reading for pleasure. It would be even more meaningful for Irish Americans, to understand a little more of the history and the influence of Irish Americans in the war for Irish Home Rule.
I'm really glad to know The importance of Queenstown in Irish history. All of Jean Grainger's books have been good reads, thus far. I'm very happy that this book was no different. I like the way the story line highlighted the influence of American money on the struggle for Irish freedom. Ireland needed assistance, to get Britain out, Just as America required it during the Revolutionary War.
I think this would be a good read for anyone who's reading for pleasure. It would be even more meaningful for Irish Americans, to understand a little more of the history and the influence of Irish Americans in the war for Irish Home Rule.
August 27, 2021
A nice continuation of Harps story
I enjoyed this book as I do every JG book. The story continues as you would expect. The beginning was a little slow and then becomes a stay up all night page turner. JG did an excellent job of catching up new readers to the story at the same time not boring the series followers. It felt like the book was too short, but I think that is me personally being greedy! The next book drops on my father's birthday and I will buy it for me as a present to him lol.
I enjoyed this book as I do every JG book. The story continues as you would expect. The beginning was a little slow and then becomes a stay up all night page turner. JG did an excellent job of catching up new readers to the story at the same time not boring the series followers. It felt like the book was too short, but I think that is me personally being greedy! The next book drops on my father's birthday and I will buy it for me as a present to him lol.
August 27, 2021
Interesting look into a historical struggle for Irish Freedom!
Funny how you live through your life perhaps aware of other countries struggling within their borders yet you don’t really feel connected to the people who are living it! I love the series approach of “meeting people, places and seeing their lives unfold over time as they struggle through events of freedom fighting, equal rights, etc. Jean Grainger continues to intrigue my interest. Love this series and look forward to the next book!
Funny how you live through your life perhaps aware of other countries struggling within their borders yet you don’t really feel connected to the people who are living it! I love the series approach of “meeting people, places and seeing their lives unfold over time as they struggle through events of freedom fighting, equal rights, etc. Jean Grainger continues to intrigue my interest. Love this series and look forward to the next book!
April 17, 2022
Read in one marathon reading because I could not stop. I am apolitical so I had not followed the Irish troubles in history save for some fiction on the subject but to be honest I am not that sympathetic to either side because there was brutality on either side which continued through the 60ies, the seventies and even longer until there was a negotiated peace. Mrs grainger has been very clued in on the effect of the troubles on the people of Ireland and the writing is wonderful. I am loving these books
September 9, 2022
The Harp and the Rose
Oh I can't wait to see Ralph fall! He's climbed mighty high on that fake ladder of his!!
This book of the series goes deeper into the danger of the times. All the major characters, excepting Ralph & Oliver, really show their mettle! Courage & bravery are found where none was expected!! Friends & cohorts come from unexpected corners! Surprising rescues AND rescuers! The wear & tear of distrusting almost everyone around takes its toll on the entire group. This part of the story is intense! Don't miss it!!
Oh I can't wait to see Ralph fall! He's climbed mighty high on that fake ladder of his!!
This book of the series goes deeper into the danger of the times. All the major characters, excepting Ralph & Oliver, really show their mettle! Courage & bravery are found where none was expected!! Friends & cohorts come from unexpected corners! Surprising rescues AND rescuers! The wear & tear of distrusting almost everyone around takes its toll on the entire group. This part of the story is intense! Don't miss it!!
August 27, 2021
Engaging series
The series is an enjoyable read, with interesting characters, tension, and history. Sad to see that Ireland fought so hard for freedom, and are giving it all up because of a virus that is not near as dangerous as the English were to Ireland. Freedom isn't as dear as an illusion of safety. The Irish should know that once freedom is lost, it's very unlikely to be regained easily.
The series is an enjoyable read, with interesting characters, tension, and history. Sad to see that Ireland fought so hard for freedom, and are giving it all up because of a virus that is not near as dangerous as the English were to Ireland. Freedom isn't as dear as an illusion of safety. The Irish should know that once freedom is lost, it's very unlikely to be regained easily.
September 5, 2021
Valuable contribution to the Commemoration of the a Decade of Centenaries (1913-1923)
Valuable book for this Commemoration of the Decade of Centenaries. Fiction can often be a preferable way for those understanding Irish history to non- fiction sources. The fact that the characters have been previously introduced in books earlier in the series gives authenticity to their actions.
Valuable book for this Commemoration of the Decade of Centenaries. Fiction can often be a preferable way for those understanding Irish history to non- fiction sources. The fact that the characters have been previously introduced in books earlier in the series gives authenticity to their actions.
October 31, 2021
Loved this book! Looking forward to the next one!
The continuing story of the fight to free Ireland is full of history and those who fought for freedom from England. The characters in the story are written so well that you feel as if you know them personally. I have learned a lot about Ireland history from reading Jeanne Graingers books and have a better understanding of the customs and traditions of the Irish people.
Another great story and looking forward to the 4th book in the series!
The continuing story of the fight to free Ireland is full of history and those who fought for freedom from England. The characters in the story are written so well that you feel as if you know them personally. I have learned a lot about Ireland history from reading Jeanne Graingers books and have a better understanding of the customs and traditions of the Irish people.
Another great story and looking forward to the 4th book in the series!
March 4, 2022
wow, I was not prepared for it to be over!
Good thing I’ve already got book 4!
Another amazing, articulate yet beautiful story! The reader learns a great deal about the Irish struggle for freedom.
As always I strongly recommend reading this series in order. The subtleties and back stories lend so much to the narrative. The only negative is that the bad guys are so very bad. I can’t wait for their inevitable downfall.
Read these books!!
Good thing I’ve already got book 4!
Another amazing, articulate yet beautiful story! The reader learns a great deal about the Irish struggle for freedom.
As always I strongly recommend reading this series in order. The subtleties and back stories lend so much to the narrative. The only negative is that the bad guys are so very bad. I can’t wait for their inevitable downfall.
Read these books!!
November 5, 2022
Fantastic historical romance !
A fantastic historical account of what Ireland has suffered through. Just enough romance to peak ones interest. I so enjoyed
learning more of what my ancestors endured. I am a mixture of English, Irish and Scottish. Little has been passed down historically. I could not put the first two books down! Read them in two weeks and am looking forward to the next book. Thank you for your talented writting.
A fantastic historical account of what Ireland has suffered through. Just enough romance to peak ones interest. I so enjoyed
learning more of what my ancestors endured. I am a mixture of English, Irish and Scottish. Little has been passed down historically. I could not put the first two books down! Read them in two weeks and am looking forward to the next book. Thank you for your talented writting.
June 29, 2023
The Harp and the Rose was a lovely ending in the Queenstown Series. All ended happy for the characters, even for the antagonist, which I was not satisfied with. Other than going to church and burying their dead in either the Protestant or Catholic cemeteries, the characters were not Christians. They were pretty much concerned and focused on their social status and their cause for freedom, liberation, and power.
July 4, 2024
I am enjoying the story line and the evolution of the characters. I have an issue with retelling parts of the story from book one in book two, I find it bothersome to read about things I have already learned in the previous book. It interrupts and disrupts the flow. Appears to be for anyone who didn’t read the previous book. I am currently on the last book in the series and it’s still happening. I would hesitate to read another series from this author because of this pattern in her writing. I am not truly enjoying or appreciating the subsequent books. I will finish this series but not so sure about picking up another. Otherwise, I would be really enjoying my reading time as the storyline is very good.
August 24, 2021
Grainger continues the story of Harp and Rose with a great deal of historical context of the 1919-1920 Irish rebellion against the British. Excellent narrative, which is woven into the personal lives of the main characters. Beautifully written and engrossing. Having visited Cobh and the surrounding town, I can see the action vividly. Cannot wait for #4. Highly recommend!
August 25, 2021
Magical, Love,and Horror
There was nothing to dislike about this book. I love the history of Ireland and the characters determination to be free of England’s rule. This book has inspired me to research true accounts of the IRA’s members, such as Michael Collins. I impatiently wait for the next book in this series.
There was nothing to dislike about this book. I love the history of Ireland and the characters determination to be free of England’s rule. This book has inspired me to research true accounts of the IRA’s members, such as Michael Collins. I impatiently wait for the next book in this series.
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