The Guns of Easter
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The Guns of Easter
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Hogan
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By:
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Gerard Whelan
Dreams of glory and battle turn to dust when one young Dubliner is faced by the harsh reality of war.
It is 1916, and Europe is at war: Jimmy Conway’s father is fighting for the British Army in France. Jimmy dreams of becoming a soldier and winning glory on the battlefield. Then rebellion breaks out in Dublin and Jimmy witnesses the taking of the General Post Office. Soon buildings are destroyed and people are killed. His uncle Mick is among the rebels. Where do Jimmy’s loyalties lie now?
In an attempt to find food for his family, Jimmy crosses the battle-scarred city, weaving through army patrols and dodging shooting. He sees strange and terrible sights. And at every corner danger threatens.
©1996 Gerald Whelan (P)2020 Bolinda PublishingCritic reviews
"An impressive first novel." (The Sunday Independent)
"A sensitive portrayal of a boy’s forced and traumatic emergence into adolescence." (Books Ireland)
"An exciting and well-told story. Easter 1916 vividly described." (The Irish Times)
Absolutely brilliant
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