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Title: Irish Gold by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0-8125-5076-5 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 15 September, 1995 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (22 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Fictional Tale Rich in Historical Facts
Comment: Young Irish-American Dermot Coyne, an inspiring writer, travels to Ireland to find his roots. His grandparents fled Ireland in 1922 during the troubles and with them they took a secret that could change history. Dermot's innocent probing into his family's past turns treacherous as members of an unknown network attempt to put an end to his investigation. Might Dermot solve the great twentieth century mystery: who killed Michael Collins? Were there millions in gold that disappeared after the Easter uprising and where might it be now? Could present peace in Northern Ireland be at stake because of political maneuvers of the past? Author Andrew Greeley skillfully blends history, romance, adventure, and mystery into this story that examines these questions.
This novel is not without its flaws. Case in point, sugarcoated Irish dialogue and a budding romance between Dermot and the flawless Nuala McGrail that is too idealistic to grasp. Still, the thoroughly researched facts make up for the minor shortcomings of the book. Greeley himself describes the story as an exercise in historical speculation. The result of combining fiction with truth is that it adds a new dimension to critical thought. What one may have blindly accepted as bona fide becomes scrutinized. Greeley deserves praise for writing a book that captures the essence of a culture and a generation, while achieving in the reader a sense of self-debate.
Rating: 4
Summary: Irish Gold
Comment: This is the first book of an on going series by Andrew Greeley. The main characters are Dermot Coyne, a lucky man who by a mistake made his fortune on Wall Street, and Nuala Anne a mystical Irish woman who is attending school at Trinity College in Dublin when they meet.The two become embroiled in a assasination plot which occured 80 years ago. The story unfolds as the pair travel over Ireland to search for clues to figure out who really assisinated Michael Collins. Tidbits of Irish history and culture are added along with Dermot's Chicago culture to create a story that makes you wonder what really happened. The best part is Nuala's accent and the hints of more to come in future books. I really enjoyed this book because the plot is carried by a murder mystery 80 years old. I also enjoyed the romantic undertones. Nuala and Dermot act like two normal people physically attracted and yet the there are no scenes that are graphic or in poor taste. This was the first book of Andrew Greeley's that I read and since then I have read many more of his books.
Rating: 5
Summary: GREAT story!
Comment: And not too sensual. Sure, there's the longing that goes with courtship, but we are spared the intimate details. If you love a good story, but prefer not to read about throbbing body parts, read this book. If you think good novels have to have sex, then keep looking cuz the details in this book are left to the reader's imagination. This is a nice mystery, lovable characters, and a great story line. :)
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Title: Irish Lace by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0812550773 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Irish Whiskey by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0812577701 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 December, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Irish Mist by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0812590236 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Irish Eyes by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0812590244 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 15 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Irish Love by Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0812576063 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 15 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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