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1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace

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Title:1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace (Irish Century)
Author:Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher:Forge Books
Price:$12.47 as of 2009-02-05 18:54 - Details...
My Rating:2 Star Rating
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The book is filled with rich historical facts starting with the bloody struggles between the Unionists and the Republicans in northern Ireland and culminating in the disarmament of the IRA. While much of the world has viewed the IRA as the sole instigator of years of vicious terrorism, Llywelyn proves through numerous historical facts that the British government along with the Unionists in the north were equally guilty of constant and numerous crimes.

The Wild Irish

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Title:The Wild Irish: A Novel of Elizabeth I and the Pirate O'Malley
Author:Robin Maxwell
Publisher:Harper Paperbacks
Price:$0.87 as of 2008-12-15 23:53 - Details...
My Rating:5 Star Rating
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Robin Maxwell weaves the story of two powerful historic women, Grace O'Malley and Elizabeth I, around the conflict between England and Ireland in the 16th century. Maxwell has researched the historical figures in depth, but also gives them life with fictional details.
Time Period: 1593 to 1601

The Leper's Bell

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Title:The Leper's Bell (Sister Fidelma Mysteries)
Author:Peter Tremayne
Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin
Price:$4.09 as of 2008-12-16 00:26 - Details...
My Rating:5 Star Rating
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In this Sister Fidelma mystery, Fidelma must track down her kidnapped child in a race against time.

Bright Sword of Ireland

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Title:Bright Sword of Ireland
Author:Juilene Osborne-McKnight
Publisher:Forge Books
Price:$1.00 as of 2008-12-16 00:21 - Details...
My Rating:5 Star Rating
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The author is one of a handful of modern writers keeping Celtic mythology alive. This delightful novel focuses on Queen Medb and her daugther Finnabair.

My Lady Judge

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Title:My Lady Judge: A Mystery of Medieval Ireland
Author:Cora Harrison
Publisher:St. Martin's Minotaur
Price:$8.00 as of 2008-12-16 00:14 - Details...
My Rating:4 Star Rating
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I can only imagine that the author must have been a fan of the Sister Fidelma mystery series, because she faithfully applies the formula in this well written book of a Brehon judge in 16th century Ireland.
Time Period: 1509

Dream Angus

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Title:Dream Angus: The Celtic God of Dreams (Myths, The)
Author:Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher:Canongate U.S.
Price:$4.74 as of 2008-12-16 00:08 - Details...
My Rating:2 Star Rating
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A poetic novel of short vignettes centering around Angus, the Celtic god of dreams.

The Eagle and the Raven

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Title:The Eagle and the Raven
Author:Pauline Gedge
Publisher:Chicago Review Press
Price:$11.87 as of 2008-12-16 00:03 - Details...
My Rating:3 Star Rating
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An epic story of the conflict between the natives of Britain and their Roman invaders.
Time Period: 32 to 59 A.D.

Evanly Bodies

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Title:Evanly Bodies (Constable Evans Mysteries)
Author:Rhys Bowen
Publisher:St. Martin's Minotaur
Price:$2.95 as of 2008-07-13 15:42 - Details...
My Rating:5 Star Rating
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The tenth book in the Constable Evans Mystery series continues this excellent Welsh book series.

Badger's Moon

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Title:Badger's Moon
Author:Peter Tremayne
Publisher:Signet
Price:$3.32 as of 2008-07-13 15:42 - Details...
My Rating:4 Star Rating
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In the fine Sister Fidelma series, Fidelma must solve a series of grisly murders near the Abbey of Finbarr.

The New Policeman

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Title:The New Policeman (Costa Children's Book Award (Awards))
Author:Kate Thompson
Publisher:HarperTeen
Price:$1.42 as of 2008-07-13 15:42 - Details...
My Rating:3 Star Rating
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An enjoyable children's book in which the main character, J.J., must travel to the fairy realm to restore time.

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