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Chargement... Rebel Sisterspar Marita Conlon-McKenna
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. Although I really enjoyed reading this book, I also found myself quite disappointed by the last part of the book. Having taken the time to write such descriptive portraits almost, of these characters and successfully made me see them as real people rather than just the legendary historical figures they so rightly are, it was almost like the historic events of the day took over at the expense of the story. There was so much that happened in 1916 to so many of these incredible people that had to be included, but it felt rushed towards the end, and might have benefited from a few more chapters. But on the whole, an amazing book, that reads more like a entertaining social history, then simply a novel, and one that I will certainly be recommending to people. ( ) aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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With the threat of the First World War looming, tension simmers under the surface of Ireland. Growing up in the privileged confines of Dublin's leafy Rathmines, the bright, beautiful Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick against the conventions of their wealthy Anglo-Irish background and their mother Isabella's expectations. Soon, as war erupts across Europe, the spirited sisters find themselves caught up in their country's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace meets the enigmatic Joe Plunkett - both leaders of 'The Rising' - while Nellie joins the Citizen Army and bravely takes up arms, fighting alongside Countess Constance Markievicz in the rebellion. On Easter Monday, 1916, the biggest uprising in Ireland for two centuries begins. The world of the Gifford sisters and everyone they hold dear will be torn apart in a fight that is destined for tragedy. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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