The Irishman's Daughter by V.S. Alexander (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Irishman's Daughter by V.S. Alexander Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Set in the wild, romantic, northwest coast of Ireland in the fall of 1845, The Irishmans Daughter pits Briana, her father, and sister, against a reckless English landlord and a plague that will kill and displace millions of Irish men and women.From the acclaimed author of The Magdalen Girls and The Taster comes a powerful, unforgettable novel of strength and resilience, set against the backdrop of the Irish famine.Ireland, 1845. To Briana Walsh, no place on earth is more beautiful than Carrowteige, County Mayo, with its sloping fields and rocky cliffs perched above the wild Atlantic. The small farms that surround the centuries-old Lear House are managed by her father, agent to the wealthy, reckless Sir Thomas Blakely. Tenant farmers sell the oats and rye they grow to pay rent to Sir Thomas, surviving on the potatoes that flourish in the remaining scraps of land. But when the potato crop falls prey to a devastating blight, families Briana has known all her life are left with no food, no resources, and no mercy from the English landowner, who seems indifferent to everything except profit.Rory Caulfield, the hard-working young farmer Briana hopes to marry, shares the locals despair-and their anger. Theres talk of violent reprisals against the callous gentry and their agents. Brianas studious older sister, Lucinda, dreams of a future far beyond Mayo. But even as hunger and disease settle over the country, killing and displacing millions, Briana knows she must find a way to guide her family through one of Irelands darkesthours-toward hope, love, and a new beginning.Praise for V.S. Alexanders The Taster"This haunting and engrossing novel will appeal to fans of Anthony Doerr and Kristin Hannah."-Booklist"The tasters story adds to a body of nuanced World War II fiction such as Elizabeth Weins Code Name Verity, Anthony Doerrs All the Light We Cannot See, and Tatiana de Rosnays Sarahs Key. Book clubs and historical fiction fans will love discussing this and will eagerly await more from Alexander."-Library Journal Author Biography V.S. Alexander is an ardent student of history with a strong interest in music and the visual arts. Some of V.S.s writing influences include Shirley Jackson, Oscar Wilde, Daphne du Maurier, or any work by the exquisite Bronte sisters. V.S. lives in Florida and is at work on a new historical novel for Kensington. Details ISBN 1496712293 ISBN-13 9781496712295 Title The Irishman's Daughter Author V.S. Alexander Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 304 Publisher Kensington Publishing GE_Item_ID:120078993; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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