Macken, Walter
The Scorching Wind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447270713
- author:
- Macken, Walter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Macmillan Bello
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 322
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Scorching Wind by Walter Macken is set against the backdrop of Dublin in 1916, during the tumultuous Easter Rebellion and its aftermath. Against this complex historical context, two young brothers' lives diverge, revealing the deep-seated struggles of Ireland during a time of great turmoil. Their experiences are intertwined with the rise of Sinn Fein, the British Tans, and the devastating consequences that followed. As loyalties are tested to their limits, the true nature of brotherhood and loyalty is laid bare in this gripping novel. Through its vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in Irish history, The Scorching Wind offers a powerful exploration of the human cost of conflict and the enduring bonds of family.
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