In the Shadow of the Manor: Historical Fiction, An Irish Family Saga: Book 2: Absolution

by Helen Cassidy Page

Previously The Equal of God. The clash of Crown and subject continues. The Connors dance closer to the edge of a cliff looking for ways to save their farm to avoid eviction, while in stories and song the villagers recall the rule of England’s Cromwell, whose cruel edicts still overshadow their lives more than a hundred years later. Far away in Dublin, fate continues to stir Ireland’s pot. At last the apothecary arrives in Duncreavy, a rural town large enough to justify a visit from a doctor. The villagers line up to have Dr. Nugent and his assistant, the hapless Dunphy, assess the ailments their harsh life has visited upon them, while fresh from gay parties in Georgian Dublin the wealthy Mountjoy brothers drive deeper into the Irish countryside they will one day rule. A surprise encounter with little Agnes’s friend Christie teaches them not to underestimate the Irish, while Connor and the boys scheme for ways to raise the shillings for the cruel Spikes. Download the next installment of this riveting historical fiction that both entertains and educates. What readers After the first book, this was a must read!! K. Fascinating story of a family and country . . . I will be looking for more by this author. V.

132 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 29, 2015

Reviews

[Celinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good reading and gives a really clear view of life during the potato famine. I have now read the first three books in this series and am anxiously waiting for the release of #4.