Shadow of a Century: An Irish Love Story, by Jean Grainger
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A journalist in modern New York stumbles across a story from a century earlier when the streets of Dublin were ablaze as men and women fought valiantly for liberation from the British Empire. This is the story of three women. Mary Doyle was reared by nuns and knows nothing of her parents, except that they were a source of shame. Arriving to Dublin in 1913 at just eighteen years old, she is resigned to facing a lifetime of domestic service. Instead, however, her eyes are opened to the political and social turmoil of a fledgling nation struggling for independence. Suddenly, all that was once inevitable is no longer a certainty as she is embroiled in the very heart of the Easter Rising. Scarlett O’Hara has overcome many hurdles to get where she is today, not least her name. A successful political analyst, on a reputable New York broadsheet, her seemingly perfect existence goes up in a blaze of media headlines when she makes one catastrophic error of judgement. As she tries to rebuild her life from the wreckage, she has no option but to start at the very beginning again. Eileen Chiarello is ninety-three years old and she has a story that will draw her back to Ireland, the land her parents fought for and loved so passionately. A chance meeting with Scarlett gives her the opportunity to fulfil a promise she feared she never could. Shadow of a Century is the story of three women, whose stories are inextricably linked over the span of a century.
Shadow of a Century: An Irish Love Story, by Jean Grainger- Amazon Sales Rank: #27911 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-03
- Released on: 2015-06-03
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author Jean Grainger lives in Cork, Ireland with her family. She is a teacher, a lecturer, a playwrite and a director of plays for young people. She is fascinated by the history of her country and writes inspired by its turbulent past. Her first novel, the Tour, is a story about a group of American visitors on a tour of Ireland and is based on her experiences as an Irish tour guide. Her second novel, So Much Owed revolves around the story of the Buckley family and is a saga spanning both world wars. The historical research was based on the research she did for a PhD on the Role of Women in the Second World War. Her third book, Shadow of a Century, is set during the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin, which was the opening act of the drama that became the evolution of the Irish Republic. She has four children and works full-time in education.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful. War and Respite By Kenneth Robson This historical novel is an intertwining story of two cities New York, and Dublin, and two personalities, attractive young New York political journalist Scarlet O'Hara, and the elderly spinster Eileen Chiarello, whose parents were brave volunteers and participants in the Irish uprising of Easter 1916. This historic event led to years of violence and turmoil in Ireland for the right of the country to determine their own destiny.I loved reading Jean Grainger's third novel. Her account of dramatic events is moving without being exaggerated. Sure it is written from an Irish perspective, but it is written with considerable insight and great sensitivity. A more peaceful world will only come with greater understanding of other viewpoints and justice for disadvantaged minorities. May that which unites mankind triumph over that which divides our world into warring groups.I wished that there were foot-notes or a glossary at the end to translate and assist in the pronunciation of the Irish names and words. Although there is much historical detail in the text, I would have found an historical appendix of considerable interest.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful historical and patriotic love story By grammyk WOW! As I first started reading this book, I wasn't too fond of our Scarlett O'Hara! She seemed very naive, and almost teenager-ish, but as the story went on and the author started a whole new story, I got very interested in it. The author weaved the past with the present so beautifully that after Scarlett met with Eileen Chiarello, I was hooked! I wanted to know more about Eileen. Our protagonist (Scarlett) grows and matures. I also learned a lot about the Irish Revolution of 1916 through Mary, Mrs. Kearns, Mrs. Grant and Rory, and what the people of that time went through. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a great book.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful. A good read By JRPinet Scarlett O'Hara is an up and coming journalist until she makes the mistake of having an affair with a very public figure. Her previous editor tries to help her get back on her feet. The seemingly small story he ask her to cover regarding an attempted burglary on a 93 year old woman, Eileen, proves to be her lifeline and redemption. Eileen has a history worth telling and the friendship that develops between Scarlett and Eileen helps them both to achieve want they need at this time in their livesThe characters in this novel have such depth and are easy to like and cheer for. The history of the rift between Ireland and England as told from the Irish perspective brings to life what families were willing to fight for and believe in. There is romance but this book is mostly about family ties, friendships, history, forgiveness and coming full circle. A good read.
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