This emotional novel is on our reading list
Irish women have been penning some of the best novels when it comes to the historical fiction genre, and Irish author Eimear Lawlor is no different.
Her latest historical fiction novel is perfect if you’re a fan of shows like Downton Abbey.
Not only is it rich in history, but it also has a storyline you can’t help but get swept up in.
The novel is set in Ireland in 1939 and follows Kitty Flynn, who is forced to give up her child and start a new life in London.
The great thing about books like this is how informative they are when it comes to our past. They take us back to times we can’t imagine living in.
But they also educate us and open our eyes to the struggles many Irish women faced in their day-to-day lives.
Kitty’s War is a must-read for Irish women who want to learn more about our history and who adore an emotional tale.
You can check out the full synopsis below:
‘Kilkenny, 1939. Ireland might be neutral, but Kitty Flynn is caught in her own war. Forced to give up her child at seventeen, she escaped to London in search of a fresh start. However, in 1941, upon hearing that her brother, Anthony, who had been injured during the Spanish Civil War, is now gravely ill, Kitty must return home to care for him.
In a time where food and medicine are scarce, Kitty is relieved to secure a nursing job.
However, that is until G2, when the Irish Intelligence notices her proficiency in German. G2 are determined to use Kitty’s translation skills to extract information from the German internees at The Curragh Military Camp, even using Anthony as leverage. Before she knows it, Kitty finds herself in the treacherous world of espionage. And soon Kitty must decide: will she sacrifice herself to save her brother?’
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