Erin’s Children
By Eileen O’Finlan
In 1851 Irish Famine survivor,
Meg O'Connor, buys passage to America for her younger sister, Kathleen, and
arranges employment for her as a maid. Kathleen's feisty spirit soon puts her
at odds with her employers, the bigoted and predatory Pratts. Driven from their
home, Kathleen ends up on a wild adventure taking her to places she could never
have imagined.
As a domestic servant in the
Worcester, Massachusetts home of the kindly Claprood family, Meg enjoys a life
beyond her wildest imaginings. Yet she must keep her marriage to Rory Quinn a
secret. Rory, still in Ireland, eagerly awaits the day he will join her. But as
the only jobs open to Irish men pay poorly, Rory's imminent arrival threatens
to plunge her back into dire poverty.
On the eve of the Civil War, while
America is being rent asunder by the fight over slavery, Irish Catholics wage
their own war with the growing anti-immigrant Know Nothing party. Through grave
doubts, dangers, and turmoil, Meg and Kathleen must rely on their faith and the
resilient bonds of sisterhood to survive and claim their destinies in a new and
often hostile land.
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Meet the Author
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, her family moved to Worcester when she was two. Four years later they moved to Holden where Eileen grew up and where she now resides.
Eileen holds a Bachelor’s degree
in history and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry. She works full
time for the Diocese of Worcester and teaches online courses in Catholic
studies for the University of Dayton, Ohio.
Erin's Children is her
second novel and the sequel to her debut novel, Kelegeen.
For more on Eileen and her writing, you can connect with her on the following sites:
Webpage: https://eileenofinlan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eileenofinlanauthor/ ;
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17762333.Eileen_O_Finlan ;
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eileenofinlan ;
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoxfrZpgvtHbAH74qM_vEQ ;
BWL Publishing, Inc. Author Page: http://bookswelove.com/o-finlan-eileen/
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female protagonist? Sounds like some difficult times for the sisters, what do
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The Irish had a very difficult time of it didn't they? Starved in their home land and treated with extreme prejudice in too many of the places they sought a fresh start.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating topic for a novel. Thank you and Eileen.
They certainly did! But, like most immigrants, they were resiliant. When I think of how difficult it must be for anyone to start a new life in an unfamiliar land with very different customs and language I am awed by their courage and determination.
DeleteHistorical novels can teach us a lot, and this sounds like an interesting backdrop to the story. The characters sound interesting, too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margot. I am a stickler for historical accuracy so I hope readers learn something from my novels while thoroughly enjoying the best story I can offer!
DeleteThis historical sounds fascinating and memorable. Historicals are my favorite stories since they are meaningful and unforgettable.
ReplyDeleteHistorical fiction are my favorite stories, too! When solid historical research is mixed with a gripping tale it makes for a fascinating read. I am grateful for all the wonderful historical fiction authors who make learning history so much fun.
DeleteThank you, Thoughts in Progress, for being a part of my blog tour for Erin's Children!
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