The Prince of Glencurragh: A Novel of Ireland

The Prince of GlencurraghHistorical FictionAs the son of a great Irish warrior Faolán Burke should have inherited vast lands and a beautiful castle Glencurragh. But tensions grow in 1634 Ireland as English plantation systems consume traditional clan properties Irish families are made homeless and Irish sons lose their inheritance. Encountering the beautiful heiress Vivienne FitzGerald Faolán believes if they were to marry together they could restore his stolen heritage and build a prosperous life. But because the Earl of Cork protects her abduction seems to be his only option.Best friend Aengus ODaly narrates as he and the brothers Thomas and Sean Barry help Faolán to complete the deed and hasten to the Earl of Barrymore who has promised to negotiate the marriage settlement. But Vivienne clearly has a mind of her own and the adventure that began as a lark takes a dark turn when one man is injured another is killed and their plans for Barrymores support go awry.Faolán now finds himself in the crossfire between the four most powerful men in Ireland--the earls of Clanricarde Cork Ormonde and the aggressive new Lord Deputy of Ireland Thomas Wentworth--men who use people like game pieces to be moved about for their own benefit. And other forces threaten their plans and even their lives. With the course of events now beyond their control will Faolán and Vivienne ever realize the dream of Glencurragh? This book combines fascinating historical details with an immersive sense of a remarkable place the beautiful southwest of Ireland. Available in hard cover soft cover and e-book.