Pre-Owned Ireland (Hardcover) 0060563486 9780060563486

from puttsplace

This book has three parts to it: it is the story of Ronan O'Mara, a history-obsessed only child growing up with his doting father, abrasive mother, and fun-loving aunt in a small town in Ireland. One night, he looks out his window to see a man walking up the path, looking like 'a scarecrow that a...

from maryreinert

What a pleasure to read! I've read quite a few historical novels set in Ireland from the Tuatha De Danann to the Easter Rebellion and nothing put it all together as well as this. And in such a light and interesting way. Reading this book is like examining the facets which make up a beautiful diam...

from peggyar

I loved this book. I wanted to go to Ireland when I was finished reading it and I was very proud of my Irish roots. There was so much history that I didn't know and the storyline was also interesting. What a unique way to intertwine history with current events. I highly recommend this book.

from nfoskett521

I have just finished one of the most amazing books. Ireland: A Novel by Frank Delaney intricately weaves together several tales with Ireland itself fulfilling the role of setting and supporting character. I thoroughly enjoyed not only the plot and originality of the story, but the writing was spe...

from roydknight

I began this novel prior to a trip to Ireland with my wife and friends earlier this year (2010). I read some of it while I was there....and finished it when I returned. Delaney is a fantastic writer. He tell the story of a small boy who is mesmerized by the Storyteller, an itinerant man who trave...