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| No Exit Press 23 September 2015 |
The early twentieth century and
the tumultuous affairs of Ireland feature prominently in this story of
treachery and subterfuge, skilfully weaving between the political strife in
Dublin in 1919, and the story of Lily Merrin, a young secretary at Dublin Castle,
who becomes embroiled in a political backlash. After a chance encounter with
Lily, Martin Kant, an English journalist, is concerned when he learns that she
has gone missing and sets out on a mission to track Lily down. However, these
are dangerous times, and Martin’s involvement is not without extreme risk.
Intertwining the story with that of the charismatic revolutionary IRA leader,
Michael Collins, gives an authentic historical feel to the narrative, and the
air of menace which ensues, allows the story to evolve in compelling detail.
I’m always impressed by this
author’s ability to tell a good story. He obviously writes about subjects he
cares passionately for, and, in Blind
Arrows, he shows the very human side of political strife. The
characterisation is good, and the added inclusion of real political figures
makes the story all the more thought-provoking. Inevitably, as the history of
the period shows, this was a dangerous time in Irish politics, and the multi-layered
stranding of the story clearly emphasises the uncertainty of living through such treacherous times.
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Blind Arrows is available to pre order now on Amazon UK
My thanks to Real Readers and NoExit Press for my copy of this book to read in advance of its publication.
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