The Girls of Ennismore by Patricia Falvey
An evocative, sweeping historical saga about two girls united in friendship, separated by class - set in Ireland against the turbulent backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising.
An evocative, heartfelt story of how the bond of female friendship can survive and thrive through adversity-- KATE KERRIGAN, New York Times bestselling author
Richin authentic historical and Irish detail, The Girls of Ennismore is a compelling story of love, duty, and reinvention, highlighting the vast rewards - or grave consequences - of following one's heart. Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this sweeping tale. -- Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Lost
A definite 'must read' for all of us who love sagas -- BookBag
An engaging narrative of class differences, sibling entanglements... finding home, finding love, all set against the turbulent 1916 Easter Uprising in Ireland... A complex and enjoyable read. -- Susan Vreeland
A captivating portrayal of life in Ireland - above and below stairs - during the years leading up to the Great War and the Irish rebellion. Engaging, atmospheric and packed with rich historical detail, I thoroughly enjoyed The Girls of Ennismore. -- Hazel Gaynor
Patricia Falvey tells the story of some of Ireland's most turbulent year through the lives of two very different women, who are intimately connected. Exciting and moving. -- Mary Pat Kelly
Patricia Falvey's lovely and deeply romantic novel is more than a finely detailed and well researched chronicle of the tumultuous and sweeping social changes in Ireland at the turn of the last century. It is a richly imagined story of two friends - one woman born to wealth and privilege, the other born in poverty and facing a life of servitude - whose abiding friendship proves stronger than blood ties, an unforgiving class system, and even the ravages of war. -- Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's Daughter
Richin authentic historical and Irish detail, The Girls of Ennismore is a compelling story of love, duty, and reinvention, highlighting the vast rewards - or grave consequences - of following one's heart. Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this sweeping tale. -- Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Lost
A definite 'must read' for all of us who love sagas -- BookBag
An engaging narrative of class differences, sibling entanglements... finding home, finding love, all set against the turbulent 1916 Easter Uprising in Ireland... A complex and enjoyable read. -- Susan Vreeland
A captivating portrayal of life in Ireland - above and below stairs - during the years leading up to the Great War and the Irish rebellion. Engaging, atmospheric and packed with rich historical detail, I thoroughly enjoyed The Girls of Ennismore. -- Hazel Gaynor
Patricia Falvey tells the story of some of Ireland's most turbulent year through the lives of two very different women, who are intimately connected. Exciting and moving. -- Mary Pat Kelly
Patricia Falvey's lovely and deeply romantic novel is more than a finely detailed and well researched chronicle of the tumultuous and sweeping social changes in Ireland at the turn of the last century. It is a richly imagined story of two friends - one woman born to wealth and privilege, the other born in poverty and facing a life of servitude - whose abiding friendship proves stronger than blood ties, an unforgiving class system, and even the ravages of war. -- Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's Daughter
Patricia Falvey was born in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, immigrating alone to the United States at the age of twenty. Patricia still has close family in Ireland and returns often.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786490629 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786490625 |
| Title | The Girls of Ennismore |
| Author | Patricia Falvey |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2017-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
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