A Winter of Spies
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- 7 uur lezen
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 Boeken
Gerard Whelan creëert historische fictie geworteld in de Ierse strijd voor onafhankelijkheid in het begin van de 20e eeuw, en verweeft ingewikkelde plots die thema's van nationale identiteit en politieke intriges onderzoeken. Zijn verhalen duiken vaak in de complexe wisselwerking tussen kerk en staat, en brengen cruciale historische momenten tot leven met zorgvuldig onderzoek en boeiende karakterontwikkeling. Whelan's kenmerkende stijl ligt in zijn vermogen om spannende verhalen te creëren die lezers onderdompelen in het verleden. Zijn werk wordt erkend voor zijn doordachte analyse van historisch conflict en de blijvende menselijke impact ervan.
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
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- 4 uur lezen
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
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- 9 uur lezen
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.