Keneally, Thomas
Fanatic Heart: 'A grand master of historical fiction.' Mail on Sunday
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571387977
- author:
- Keneally, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 19.8 x 3 centimetres (0.38
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Summer 1847 marks a turning point in Ireland's struggle for survival. The faces of the dead, once full of life, now lie by the road and in ditches, a grim reminder of the devastating effects of famine. For John Mitchel, a lawyer, journalist, and activist, the word 'famine' is synonymous with injustice, and he is driven to act. His quest for justice takes him to America, a land of promise, but also forces him to confront a terrible paradox: can one act of cruelty prevent another?
This thought-provoking novel explores the complexities of liberation and dispossession, and the difficult choices that come with fighting for a cause. With its historical context and nuanced exploration of human rights, 'Fanatic Heart' is a gripping and thought-provoking read.
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