Valentines Day 1939. A body found in the hold of a Norwegian cargo ship ignites Det. Sgt. Jack Irelands investigation of a lifetime. A case the deputy chief of the Saint John Police Department considers open and shuta matter he warns Ireland to leave alone. But Jack Ireland was never one to merely follow orders. Thats the trouble with Irelandhe has his own unique methods of unraveling a twisted intrigue involving foreign nationalsboth hostile and friendlyon Atlantic Canadian soil. Who can Ireland trust, and what is going on under the cover of National Security?
This collection is the first to examine how the city is written in modern Irish fiction. Focusing on the multi-faceted, layered, and ever-changing topography of the city in Irish writing, it brings together studies of Irish and Northern Irish fictions which contribute to a more complete picture of modern Irish literature and Irish urban cultural identities. It offers a critical introduction to the Irish city as it represented in fiction as a plural space to mirror the plurality of contemporary Irish identities north and south of the border. The chapters combine to provide a platform for new research in the field of Irish urban literary studies, including analyses of the fiction of authors including James Joyce, Roddy Doyle, Kate O’Brien, Hugo Hamilton, Kevin Barry, and Rosemary Jenkinson. An exciting and diverse range of fictions is introduced and examined with the aim of generating a cohesive perspective on Irish urban fictions and to stimulate further discussion in this emerging area.
A study of the history of the troubles in Northern Ireland since the 1960s and an evaluation of the peace process. Using interviews with key characters, the author takes a clear-eyed look at the conflict and offers a balanced history explaining why they arose and how they have been misunderstood.
The IRA's ability to exploit the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was central to the organisation's capacity to wage its 'Long War' over a quarter of a century. This book is the first to look at the role of the border in sustaining the Provisionals and its central role in Anglo-Irish relations throughout the Troubles.
After the Civil War, Confederate Col. Clay Fitzgerald escapes to Ireland. But Ireland is embroiled in a civil war of its own--the Fenian Rebellion. Clay wants to avoid the conflict, but after witnessing the plight of the common people, Clay is unable to stand by. Taking the guise of a legendary outlaw, he wages a new rebellion of his own...
Focusing on W.B. Yeats's ideal of mutual support between the arts and on the cultural production of the Yeats circle members, Karen Brown explores the artistic relationships and outcome of Yeats's vision in five case studies. In so doing, the author makes use of primary materials and fresh archival evidence, and delves into a variety of media, including embroidery, print, illustration, theatre, costume design, poetry, and painting.
'I was upstairs with a girl I shouldn't have been upstairs with when my wife whispered in my ear, 'You have twenty-four hours to move out'. The book that started it all, Bateman's first novel published in 1995. It introduced the world to the hapless, endlessly wily and witty Belfast journalist Dan Starkey. Dan shares with his wife an appetite for drinking and dancing. But when he meets Margaret, things get seriously out of hand. Terrifyingly, unbelievably, she is murdered. Before long Dan is a target himself, racing against time to crack the mystery.
Scott Zephyr always heard that there were three things you never spoke of in polite company-religion, sex and politics. So when he decided to write his memoirs, he was determined to write about almost nothing else except religion, sex and politics. Scott recalls his days as a shy Jewish boy growing up in a Christian neighborhood and questioning his Jewish identity. As he gets older and explores his sexuality, he remembers his failed romantic relationships and the surprising ways that some of them ended. He also becomes involved in the political whirlwinds of his time, from Vietnam to the Middle East wars to Watergate. Scott also explores the world of internet chat rooms, finally meeting the love of his life and making decisions that will change their futureforever. Scott and his Australian fiancé, Jess, travel to Iraqwith an Aussie aid group but are kidnapped by Islamic insurgents. In the midst of a war zone, they are separated. Iraq isfull of surprises as Scott desperately tries to escape, find Jess and help the Iraqi people.
Books 9-12 in 'Jack Windrush', a series of historical war novels by Malcolm Archibald, now available in one volume! Beyond The Frontier: Jack and the 113th Foot are sent to Afghanistan as part of the British invasion of 1878 to counter an alleged Russian threat. Amidst the chaos of war, Jack trains his men to face the dangers that await them, including battles, spies, and uncertain loyalties. With General Roberts leading the charge and the Amir of Afghanistan objecting to their presence, Jack must navigate through a dangerous landscape and ensure the safe return of his men and himself. Farewell To Afghanistan: Major Jack Windrush is sent on a mission to convince Batoor Khan to support the new Amir in Afghanistan in 1880. But when Ayub Khan threatens a British garrison, Jack must join the army to restore order. Amidst major battles and family feuds, Jack faces danger at every turn. Will he survive one of the most famous marches in Victorian military history and finally gain promotion? A Ditch In Egypt: Egypt, 1882. Jack Windrush is forced to work as a spy for General Hook while also commanding the Royal Malverns. With Colonel Arabi leading an Egyptian rebellion and the Suez Canal at risk, Jack faces a range of obstacles including heat, insects, and the involvement of his old Fenian enemies. Can Jack and his men emerge victorious? Baptism Of The Sword: Jack leads the Royal Malverns on a British-led Egyptian expedition to rescue a garrison in Sudan. Things become more complicated when Jack is ordered to hold a village deep in the desert as an escape route for General Gordon and the beleaguered garrison of Khartoum. This action-packed historical adventure is set in the period when Britain stretched her imperial muscle, showing the bravery of the ordinary fighting men on both sides, as well as the futility of war.
