Patricia Murphy crea narrazioni avvincenti che si addentrano nei regni della storia e della fantasia, creando storie memorabili per giovani lettori. Il suo lavoro esplora temi di coraggio, identità e l'impatto degli eventi storici sulle vite individuali. Murphy intreccia magistralmente trame intricate con una rappresentazione sensibile dell'emozione umana. La sua scrittura è progettata per coinvolgere e ispirare, offrendo ai giovani lettori una finestra su mondi diversi.
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Charlotte Elizabeth Sullivan (Charlie to her friends) has come to small town Wisconsin to live. Inheriting her uncle Milt's resort, Dutch Treat on Lake Wannabee, was an unexpected surprise. Recently divorced, Charlie Sullivan leaves Milwaukee to learn about love and life in a small town where almost everyone is related. Along the way, she discovers her uncle Milt has left her with more than the Dutch Treat. Charlie's best friend, Oneida Native Conchata Ashwood-Nowak, plays confidante and matchmaker and shoulder to cry on as Charlie unravels the mystery surrounding her uncle's death.
The book explores the complex interplay between time and gender in the works of five late 19th-century British authors: Thomas Hardy, Olive Schreiner, H. Rider Haggard, Sarah Grand, and Mona Caird. It delves into how these writers portray the evolving social roles of women and the impact of temporal themes on their narratives, offering insights into the cultural context of the fin-de-siècle period.
Easter 1916. The Great War rages in Europe with two hundred thousand Irishmen fighting in the British Army. But a small group of Irish nationalists refuse to fight for Britain and strike a blow for Irish freedom. Caught up in the action in Dublin, is twelve-year-old Molly O'Donovan. Her own family is plunged into danger on both sides of the conflict. Her father, a technical officer with the Post Office dodges the crossfire as he tries to restore the telegraph lines while her wayward brother runs messages for the rebels. Molly a trained First Aider, risks her own safety to help the wounded on both sides. As violence and looting erupts in the streets of Dublin alongside heroism and high ideals, Molly records it all. The Proclamation at the GPO, the battle of Mount Street, the arrival of the British Troops. But will Molly's own family survive and will she be able to save her brother? This is her diary.
The narrative revolves around a group of four men and one woman who engage in a spree of violence and crime, terrorizing communities as they commit acts of rape, murder, and robbery. The story delves into the dark and disturbing actions of these characters, exploring themes of brutality and moral decay.
Continuing the saga of Monica's Outlaws, this installment delves deeper into the lives of the characters as they navigate new challenges and adventures. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption are explored against a backdrop of thrilling action. The relationships between the characters evolve, revealing hidden motives and unexpected alliances. Readers can expect intense plot twists and emotional depth, making this a compelling addition to the series.
Focusing on the cultural and literary figure of the New Woman, this work explores how her poetry reflects the same themes of empowerment and reform that characterize her fiction. While the New Woman movement aimed to expand educational, professional, and domestic opportunities for women, the poetry associated with this movement has been largely overlooked. This book seeks to highlight the significant issues and beliefs shared among New Women, illustrating how their poetic expressions contribute to the broader discourse on female conditions in Victorian society.
The narrative follows a group of four men and a woman who instill fear wherever they travel, engaging in heinous acts of violence, including rape, murder, and robbery. Their chilling exploits highlight themes of terror and moral depravity, exploring the dark side of human nature as they leave a trail of devastation in their wake.
Football mad, twelve- year- old Dan is a trusted messenger for Ireland's rebel leader, Michael Collins. He promises his cousin Molly to never fire a gun, but after the dramatic events of 'Bloody Sunday' in Croke Park, he is pulled deeper into the struggle. Hunted by a vengeful Intelligence Officer, Molly and Dan are forced to flee Dublin. On the run, they meet Flying Columns and narrowly escape death as Cork burns. When a plot is discovered to de-rail the Treaty negotiations, Dan is sent with a vital message to London. Talent spotted by a famous English coach, he is offered a lucrative football contract that would take his family out of poverty. But as the rebel Irish leaders try to reach a deal with the British government, Dan is forced into dangerous play with his deadly enemy. Will he save the day and can the leaders bring peace to Ireland?