Daughters of the Famine Road

An Irish Famine Trilogy #1

by Bridget Walsh

When they meet, Jane and Annie have much in common. As young Irish women in the 1840s, they both know the value of family, home and friendship. Even more importantly, they understand the need to survive against a backdrop of famine, disease and cruel colonial rule.

With Ireland crumbling around them and peril at every turn, can these tenacious women overcome the arc of history and create a better life?

Genres: Historical Fiction

332 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2022

About the author

Bridget Walsh is a Leicester-based writer and has self-published four historical novels about the Irish Famine, with women and girls as the main protagonists.

She also writes poetry about her historical research and about Ireland and families.

Social media: X @bridgetw1807

Link to her novels on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UgMgDy

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful story from a new author about an horrific period in history, the Irish Famine. The author doesn't shy away from writing about the hardship, poverty and degradation of the Irish people.
Some 0f the chapters are quite graphic and do the story justice. I read it in a day and a half, couldn't put it down.
The book is about Jane and Annie but mainly focuses on Annie. She's a great character and shows the true spirit of a mostly beaten people. I loved her story.
At times some of the characters were a bit stiff in action and speech and there were one or two who were essential to the narrative but were not fleshed out enough. We didn't get to meet them properly.
This is a series so it has an open ending.
I will be interested in how Annie's story pans out and am looking forward to the next two books.

[Rosie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book comes with a warning you need a box of tissues the story is set in Ireland during the potato famine the tale of a family struggling to stay alive a 5 star read highly recommended

[Mrs L A Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. So informative of the potato famine in Ireland and is shocking to read to think what the Irish potato growers during the 1800s had to face. Their everyday struggle to live. We have a story of families driven to destitution by the land owners with a super story written into this era of two fascinating women and their struggle, one upon a prison ship to Australia and the other with what is left of her family, travelling to New York. I cannot wait to start reading the second book in this triology. Worth 5*.

[Caroline Rebisz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful story of two families struggle during the potato blight and famine in Ireland. The desolation of the peoples' suffering was strongly portrayed and contrasted the lack of empathy of the wealthy landlords. The two main characters were driven women who despite being so young, were determined to look after their families and get them to safety. I would strongly recommend this book and an about to start on the second one to see where the two women end up.

[Lainy J Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, already fond of the characters so on to book 2 now.

[Frances Bertles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait.

I Can't wait for The next 1. Maybe If U. Concentrated. On the next 1It could come out sooner. Try

[Marie Keates · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. It covers the Irish Potato famine, a period in history I’ve been interested in since I read Elizabeth Byrd’s novel The Famished Land, many years ago. Bridget Walsh’s book did not disappoint. Well researched and well written, with believable characters you want to succeed. I’ve already added the next instalment to my TBR pile.

[Barbara Gore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting story!

This is one of the best stories I have read

this year. I thoroughly enjoyed! If you like stories about immigrants in Ireland during the famine, you will enjoy this book!

[Catherine Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical fiction set in the horrific time of the Irish Potato famine. It is well researched, wonderfully descriptive, but harrowing at times.
I am looking forward to the next instalment.
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[cleda bulger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

I ended up reading this cover to cover in one sitting. An amazing story extremely well written. A must read!

[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Daughters of the Famine Road" is a compelling historical fiction set in 1840s Ireland. The story follows Jane and Annie, two resilient young women who bond over shared values of family, home, and friendship amidst the devastating Irish Famine. Facing immense challenges from famine, disease, and oppressive colonial rule, Jane and Annie's tenacity and hope drive them to seek a better future. Bridget Walsh skillfully captures the harsh realities and the indomitable spirit of the era, making this a poignant and inspiring read.

[Tony Riches · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well researched, with an authentic use of the Irish language, this often harrowing story is a classic 'coming if age' journey,. The subject means the plot is sadly predictable, but the characters are well-developed and believable, and there are enough twists and turns to keep readers wanting to know how it ends.

I'm happy to recommend Daughters of the Famine Road, a well-written and engaging novel that tells the story of two young women who are determined to overcome adversity.

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harrowing story set during the Irish famine of the 1840’s about a young woman and her family’s struggle to survive