A Winter of Spies
- 191 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
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 Libros
Gerard Whelan crea ficción histórica arraigada en la lucha de Irlanda por la independencia a principios del siglo XX, entrelazando tramas intrincadas que exploran temas de identidad nacional e intriga política. Sus narrativas a menudo profundizan en la compleja interacción entre la iglesia y el estado, dando vida a momentos históricos cruciales con una investigación cuidadosa y un desarrollo de personajes cautivador. El estilo distintivo de Whelan radica en su capacidad para crear historias de suspense que sumergen a los lectores en el pasado. Su obra es reconocida por su reflexivo examen del conflicto histórico y su impacto humano duradero.
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 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
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 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
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.