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Shadow of a Century
- Narrated by: Alana Kerr Collins
- Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
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Publisher's Summary
From the author of So Much Owed, winner of Authors Choice Best Historical Fiction Award 2016
A broken woman, New York, 2016. A fearless rebel, Dublin, 1916. And a gripping story that spans a century.
During a time of great upheaval and unrest in Ireland, as men and women run to take up arms against the tyranny and occupation of the British Empire, the lives of three women are forever altered and thereby inextricably linked over the span of a century.
Mary Doyle arrives in Dublin in 1913, doomed, she fears, to a life of domestic service. Instead, however, she finds herself deeply affected by the social and political turmoil of a fledgling nation struggling for independence. Suddenly, all that was once inevitable is no longer a certainty as she is embroiled in the very heart of the Easter Rising.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-09-23
Shadow of A Century
I enjoyed this book very much and loved the characters of the book. I am. sorry that Ireland is again at risk of unrest due to British interference.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-11-14
Loved this book!
The story went between 1916 & 2106. Loved how it all came together at the end. Having been to Ireland twice & seeing where my great grandmother was born I have a special place for Ireland in my heart.
4 people found this helpful
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- P. Strome
- 2019-05-26
Great Historical Fiction
I love learning history this way! I had known virtually nothing about this period of Irish history. The characters and their stories make it come alive! The audio recording was quite well done, and was especially helpful with the accents.
I'd give this a PG rating, due to some mild bad language and some violence.
3 people found this helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- 2018-08-09
Wonderful book
This book was really good. The ending left you wondering what happens with the characters that were proud and strong from their past to the present. Definitely worth the read. It explains about Ireland's struggles and the women and men who fought for their independents.
3 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-06-30
Irish love story
Such a wonderful historical fiction love story. So happy I came upon .this story.. Do yourself a favor and read this book.
2 people found this helpful
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- The Farmer’s Daughter
- 2021-05-02
Wonderful story and I loved everything about it.
Loved the story and the narration. Wished wouldn’t ever end. Jean Grainger is now a favorite of mine after having listened to several of her books.
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- Kari Holiday
- 2021-04-19
An absolutely lovely and touching story.
If you love historical fiction this is for you. Beautifully written, touching and thoughtful. third story will stick with you long after you finish.
2 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-03-31
Great historical fiction
Love Jean Grainger and her characters. She is one of the best historical fiction writers I’ve read. Can’t wait fo her next!
2 people found this helpful
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- Terry Schwantes
- 2020-11-20
Heartbreakingly amazing
As a daughter of an Irish Eileen make me cry But it also made me proud to be Irish. It went through so much they gave so much. The story was written so beautifully. The intertwining of the different time periods was well done. I was never confused by it and enjoyed it immensely.
2 people found this helpful
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- Lorraine P.
- 2018-08-28
Nice Story
It was an interesting book, with historical references. I enjoyed it. Somewhat predictable but, would recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-07-25
Good story, olnarrator too strident
I enjoyed the story though it was poorly integrated at the start. Narrator's voice irritated me by hitting the c above middle c for several syllables at the beginning of nearly every sentence.
2 people found this helpful