1950s · Irish literature · romance · romantic suspense

Her Father’s Daughter and the Magdalene homes of Ireland

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how I discovered the cover art twin of my heroine Sophie Challoner, who features in my first novel, The Silk Romance.  (See cover to right of this post) Sophie’s cover art twin can be found on the cover of Cathy Mansell’s novel Her Father’s Daughter.   I was…… Continue reading Her Father’s Daughter and the Magdalene homes of Ireland

books · Irish literature · novels · reviews · writers

Five great Irish novels for St Patrick’s Day

This weekend, March 17th, sees St Patrick’s Day – yay!  If ever there was a country which loves a good story, Ireland must be it.  My family is Irish, and sometimes I wonder if this is why I just love books and reading and stories so much.  Writing is so engrained in the Irish way…… Continue reading Five great Irish novels for St Patrick’s Day