The Girl in the Bog
The Girl in the Bog

Author: Keith Donohue

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Published: 2024-08-13

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1639108505

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Ancient heroes from Irish mythology and folklore come to life in the modern world in this dark, atmospheric story. At once a thrilling chase novel and a wry reimagining of Ireland’s oldest epic, it is sure to enthrall readers of Neil Gaiman and Cassandra Khaw. Everybody is after the girl in the bog. One morning in a field in Connemara, a farmer unearths the body of a young woman, two thousand years old, preserved under layers of peat. Later that evening, she awakens in unfamiliar modern Ireland, ripping a hole through space and time and setting awhirl old animosities and long-held grudges. Shadowy figures follow her from the pagan past, and each emerges with a claim on the girl from the bog. With help from a trio of wannabe teenage witches, she goes on the run. Joining in the chase is an American archaeologist who wants to keep the discovery for herself and two befuddled farmers trapped in the plot. Hosts of fairies out for the night work their magic and mischief, and in the blue hour before sunrise, the saga unfolds in a battle for the ages. Part fantasy, part mystery, part thriller, part send-up, this comic and poignant love song to Irish literature and the gift of gab does not merely bend genres; it braids them into Celtic knots.

Orange World and Other Stories
Orange World and Other Stories

Author: Karen Russell

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0525656146

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From the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell’s extraordinary, irresistible gifts of language and imagination. Karen Russell’s comedic genius and mesmerizing talent for creating outlandish predicaments that uncannily mirror our inner in lives is on full display in these eight exuberant, arrestingly vivid, unforgettable stories. In“Bog Girl”, a revelatory story about first love, a young man falls in love with a two thousand year old girl that he’s extracted from a mass of peat in a Northern European bog. In “The Prospectors,” two opportunistic young women fleeing the depression strike out for new territory, and find themselves fighting for their lives. In the brilliant, hilarious title story, a new mother desperate to ensure her infant’s safety strikes a diabolical deal, agreeing to breastfeed the devil in exchange for his protection. The landscape in which these stories unfold is a feral, slippery, purgatorial space, bracketed by the void—yet within it Russell captures the exquisite beauty and tenderness of ordinary life. Orange World is a miracle of storytelling from a true modern master.

Beware the Bog Girl
Beware the Bog Girl

Author: M. D. Spenser

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781576571491

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While spending the summer on Mossland Island with her dad, Julie searches for the ghost of a girl who was lost 100 years ago.

Bog Child
Bog Child

Author: Siobhan Dowd

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2015-07-30

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 144817337X

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Digging for peat in the mountain with his Uncle Tally, Fergus finds the body of a child, and it looks like she's been murdered. As Fergus tries to make sense of the mad world around him - his brother on hunger-strike in prison, his growing feelings for Cora, his parents arguing over the Troubles, and him in it up to the neck, blackmailed into acting as courier to God knows what, a little voice comes to him in his dreams, and the mystery of the bog child unfurls. Bog Child is an astonishing novel exploring the sacrifices made in the name of peace, and the unflinching strength of the human spirit.

The Bog Baby
The Bog Baby

Author: Jeanne Willis

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2012-05-28

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0718194020

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When two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings like a dragon, the girls decide to make him their secret. I won't tell if you won't. But the bog baby is a wild thing, and when he becomes poorly, the girls decide they must tell their mum. And she tells them the greatest lesson, if you really love something, you have to let it go.

The Girl in the Bog
The Girl in the Bog

Author: Keith Donohue

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Published: 2024-08-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1639108491

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Ancient heroes from Irish mythology and folklore come to life in the modern world in this dark, atmospheric story. At once a thrilling chase novel and a wry reimagining of Ireland’s oldest epic, it is sure to enthrall readers of Neil Gaiman and Cassandra Khaw. Everybody is after the girl in the bog. One morning in a field in Connemara, a farmer unearths the body of a young woman, two thousand years old, preserved under layers of peat. Later that evening, she awakens in unfamiliar modern Ireland, ripping a hole through space and time and setting awhirl old animosities and long-held grudges. Shadowy figures follow her from the pagan past, and each emerges with a claim on the girl from the bog. With help from a trio of wannabe teenage witches, she goes on the run. Joining in the chase is an American archaeologist who wants to keep the discovery for herself and two befuddled farmers trapped in the plot. Hosts of fairies out for the night work their magic and mischief, and in the blue hour before sunrise, the saga unfolds in a battle for the ages. Part fantasy, part mystery, part thriller, part send-up, this comic and poignant love song to Irish literature and the gift of gab does not merely bend genres; it braids them into Celtic knots.

Only an Irish Girl
Only an Irish Girl

Author: Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-16

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13:

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" Enter the enchanting world of "Only an Irish Girl" by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, where love, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit are put to the test. This captivating book tells the heartwarming story of an Irish girl, whose journey takes her through trials and triumphs as she seeks to find her place in the world. In "Only an Irish Girl," readers will follow the remarkable journey of the protagonist, an Irish girl whose name is yet to be revealed. From her humble beginnings in the Irish countryside to her adventures in the bustling city, she encounters love, friendship, and unexpected challenges along the way. Margaret Wolfe Hungerford weaves a tale that explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the power of embracing one's heritage. Through her vivid storytelling, Margaret Wolfe Hungerford brings to life the beauty of Ireland's landscapes, the warmth of its people, and the struggles faced by those seeking to carve their own path. As the Irish girl navigates the complexities of society and discovers her true self, readers will be inspired by her resilience and determination. Join the Irish girl as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encounters love and adversity, and learns the true meaning of embracing one's roots in this captivating and uplifting tale."

The Turning of the Year
The Turning of the Year

Author: Eithne Massey

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2021-10-11

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1788493109

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From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in today's celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.

Meath Folk Tales
Meath Folk Tales

Author: Richard Marsh

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-12-02

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0752499327

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Meath, the 'Royal County', has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county. Here you will find tales of the first occupation of Ireland and the exploits of St Patrick and Colmcille along with stories of witches, hags, ghosts and fairies. As well as the legends of the Hill of Tara, the ancient political capital and enduring spiritual heartland of Ireland. In a vivid journey through Meath's varied landscape, local storyteller Richard Marsh takes the reader to places where legend and landscape are inseparably linked.