A Winter of Spies
- 191 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
In 1920 Dublin, eleven-year-old Sarah Conway learns that Ireland's struggle for independence, led by Michael Collins, is waged not only with guns but also with spies, lies, and secrets.
Gerard Whelan Bücher
Gerard Whelan gestaltet historische Fiktion, die im frühen irischen Unabhängigkeitskampf des 20. Jahrhunderts verwurzelt ist, und verwebt komplizierte Handlungsstränge, die Themen der nationalen Identität und der politischen Intrigen erforschen. Seine Erzählungen tauchen oft in das komplexe Zusammenspiel von Kirche und Staat ein und erwecken durch sorgfältige Recherche und fesselnde Charakterentwicklung entscheidende historische Momente zum Leben. Whelans unverwechselbarer Stil liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, spannende Geschichten zu schaffen, die die Leser in die Vergangenheit eintauchen lassen. Seine Arbeit wird für ihre durchdachte Auseinandersetzung mit historischen Konflikten und deren anhaltenden menschlichen Auswirkungen geschätzt.
Set against the backdrop of the War of Independence, this collection features six poignant stories that explore the impact of conflict on children. With one tale rooted in Dublin and the others in the countryside, each narrative reveals the harrowing experiences and dire consequences faced by young characters amidst the turmoil of war. The stories delve into themes of innocence lost and the profound effects of historical events on the lives of the vulnerable.
The Guns of Easter
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
It is 1916 and Europe is at war. From the poverty of the Dublin slums twelve- year-old Jimmy Conway is pulled between the British Army and the rebels in the Easter Rising. Real history seen through the eyes of a child from a master storyteller.
Out of Nowhere
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
In a mysterious stone monastery, Stephen awakens with no memories except his name, surrounded by monks in a desolate world devoid of human life. As he explores the abandoned villages and broken communication, he grapples with the eerie silence of his surroundings. The arrival of strange men with supernatural abilities shatters his understanding of reality, leading to profound revelations about his identity and beliefs. This thought-provoking tale delves into themes of isolation, discovery, and the nature of humanity.