A Discarded Son

Fitzgeralds of Dublin #3

by Lorna Peel

Can Will and Isobel right the wrongs of the past without hurting those closest to them?

Dublin, Ireland, 1881. Isobel Fitzgerald’s mother, Martha, marries solicitor James Ellison but an unexpected guest overshadows their wedding day. Martha’s father is dying and he is determined to clear his conscience before it is too late. Lewis Greene’s confession ensures the Ellisons’ expectation of a quiet married life is gone and that Isobel’s elder brother, Alfie Stevens, will be the recipient of an unwelcome inheritance.

When a bewildering engagement notice is published in The Irish Times, the name of one of the persons concerned sends Will and Isobel on a race against time across Dublin and forces them to break a promise and reveal a closely guarded secret.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Ireland

395 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 7, 2019

About the author

Lorna Peel writes historical fiction and mystery romance novels set in Ireland and the UK. She is best known for The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series, a gritty family saga set in 19th-century Ireland. Lorna worked as a professional genealogist and tour guide for many years but now writes full time. She is passionate about history and enjoys researching her family tree and disappearing down research rabbit holes.

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Reviews

[Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant read in the Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series. This is the third book but I feel the other two are must reads before you read this one as you can pick up the characters and plots from the previous books in the series. I love the characters and I want their stories to continue. The female characters are strong while the male characters show their vulnerability and there is a real sense of family. I really enjoyed it.

[Lostintime · Rating 4 out of 5]

I now see these books as guilty pleasures.

It is not realistic all these tragedies occurring to the same people but for an angst craver as me the value of these plot is terrific 😁

I now wonder what can happen in the next books and how many deaths will pave the life path of Isobel and Will.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so bored. But Alfie 🥹🥹🥹

[Tina Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third instalment of Lorna Peel’s excellent series The Fitzgeralds of Dublin. The author transports the reader effortlessly to Victorian Ireland and I quickly settled into the read.
Will and Isobel, once again at the centre of the story, continue to do their utmost to do the very best for themselves and their extended family and friends as they are confronted with numerous surprises, good and bad. It was a pleasure to follow them all as they endeavour to adapt and survive what life throws at them.
It is evident that the author has meticulously researched her subject material, from the day to day domestic endeavours of middle class families, to medical practices and the treatment of those with learning difficulties, the law and the wider social and political situation in Ireland at the time.
Will and Isobel are a couple whose lives I have followed since reading A Scarlet Woman and A Suitable Wife. I enjoyed reading how their love and mutual respect for each other continue to deepen as their relationship develops. I have also enjoyed reading about the other characters in their extended family and circle of friends, which the author develops further within this novel.
The read is perfect for readers who are looking for a rich and authentic work of historical fiction, one with elements of romance, family loyalties and commitment.
Please note that a copy of this book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.