Jack Flynn, strong and aggressive, but slowly dying of tuberculosis on his farm in Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland, decides to acquire - buy - a young wife who can bear him sons to inherit his family's land. His choice, Caitlin Spillane, is less than half his age, attractive and intelligent, and resents bitterly the obedience that is forced upon her. When Donal Kelly, a young firebrand and IRA activist, arrives in the village, he is determined to liberate Caitlin from her unloved husband - by any means. A novel set against the struggle for the heart of Ireland in the Second World War.
Therese Down retired as the Head of English in a Sixth Form College, in 2018, and taught English Literature and Language for almost thirty years, in a range of schools and colleges. Presently, she is a full time PhD student at a Russell Group University, while continuing to work as a novelist. She is the author of Only with Blood and The End of Law.
Title: Only with Blood: A Novel of Ireland
Author: Therese Down
ISBN: 9781782641353
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Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Publication Date: 2015-06-19
Number of Pages: 352
Weight: 0.2401 kg
Therese Down is an exciting new talent - a wonderful wordsmith who weaves compelling stories around evocative landscapes and unforgettable characters who stay with you long after you've finished reading. -- Pam Rhodes
Beautifully written, with crisscrossing, captivating storylines, `Only With Blood' reveals tenderness and trauma, accompanied by welcome touches of transformation. A great read! -- Catherine Campbell
Rich in historical detail, Only with Blood vividly recreates the Ireland of the 1940s. Part family drama, part political thriller, this well crafted book will introduce you to characters you can really care about. -- Gerard Kelly, author of The Boy Who Loved Rain
Haunting * Publishers Weekly *
