1999
A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace
Llywelyn, Morgan
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
The Irish Century concludes in this climactic novel; Llywelyns masterpiece is complete
The Irish Century series is the story of the Irish peoples epic struggle for independence through the tumultuous course of the twentieth century. Morgan Llywelyns magisterial multi-novel chronicle of that story began with 1916, which was followed by 1921, 1949, and 1972. It now concludes with 1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace. 1999 brings the story from 1972 to the disarmament talks and beginnings of reconciliation among the Irish at the end of the twentieth century.
Barry Halloran, strong, clever, and passionately patriotic, who was the central character of 1972, remains central. Now a crippled photojournalist, he marries his beloved Barbara Kavanaugh, and steps back from the armed struggle. Through his work he documents the historic events that take us from the horrific aftermath of Bloody Sunday through the decades of The Troubles to the present. This is a noble conclusion to an historical mega-novel that will be read for years.
BOOK REVIEWS
"Her characters spring instantly to life and the reader remains captivated from first page to last.Jean M. Auel on Grania
"Well-realized characters and a vivid history make for richly gratifying reading.Publishers Weekly on 1942 "The lucid narrative and the compelling subject matter will enthrall both Irish history buffs and fans of sweeping historical fiction. --Booklist on 1921 In Llywelyns skilled hands the lives of the fictional and real-life characters mesh as miscalculations, misjudgments, and betrayal lead inexorably to the firing squad. . . . 1916 is an involving and enriching experience. The Edmonton Journal on 1916
A masterpiece is how best I can describe this latest novel from the pen of Morgan Llywelyn. . . . It is a difficult undertaking to get the facts right yet have a rip-roaring yarn. I think Morgan Llywelyn has succeeded in this and the book would stand scrutiny by critics and historians alike. A marvelous achievement. Republican News (Dublin) on 1916
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0312878494
ISBN(13-digit): 9780312878498
Dewey Decimal: 813/.54
Library of Congress: 2007041783
Book Publisher: St Martins Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 399
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