Ireland

Ireland. The Emerald Isle, where free-spirited Irish people live.
This is a captivating tale of love and war, family life and political intrigue over the course of eleven centuries. Vividly describing passions and struggles, Rutherford outlines the key stages of Irish history: the tribal culture of pagan Ireland; the mission of St. Patrick; the Viking invasion and the founding of Dublin; the creation of cultural treasures such as the Book of Kells; Henry II's attempts to colonize medieval Ireland. Through intertwining stories of memorable characters – druids and chieftains, monks and smugglers, nobles and farmer's wives, laborers and orphans, rebels and cowards – Rutherford creates a thrilling book infused with the tragedy and glory of Ireland.
This is a novel for all those who have visited Ireland and fallen in love with this country.
This book is for all those who have yet to visit it.