By Edward Rutherfurd
Edward Rutherford has proved with such novels as Russka, Sarum London and The Forest, that he is a great historical novelist in the mould of James Michener. In this sweeping saga of Ireland, we are taken from the eloping and flight of the striking Deirdre and her lover, Conall in 440 to the destruction of Ireland's ancient monastic heirlooms, during the Reformation, in 1537.
Rutherfurd traces the fortunes and interactions of several Irish families down the centuries - the O'Byrnes, the Harolds, the McGowans, Doyles, Walshes and Tidys. Through the sweep of Irish history which Rutherfurd covers, it is also rich in human interactions and empathy as we get to know the wonderful men and women of Ireland through the ages, as the families and traditions of the nations are molded.
I will look forward to reading the sequel.
Review by Gary Selikow
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