{"title":"Series: Irish Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrish Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich exploration of Irish culture and storytelling, blending elements from general fiction and history with poignant reflections on identity and place. Readers can expect narratives that evoke the spirit of Ireland, capturing its landscapes, characters, and traditions with subtlety and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether rooted in vivid historical backdrops or contemporary life, this series invites an immersive journey through Irish life, appealing to those drawn to evocative prose and thoughtful cultural insight. It is a compelling choice for anyone interested in the intersection of arts, culture, and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-scorching-wind-by-walter-macken-9781035065325","title":"The Scorching Wind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1916, Dublin. Loyalties are strained and tension is rife during the Easter Rebellion and the bitter years that follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the early years of Sinn Féin; the time of dreaded, terrible deeds. Through the diverging lives of two young brothers, the agony of Ireland during this harrowing period is brought to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scorching Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is the final instalment of Walter Macken's ambitious and enthralling Irish Trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The long tale of terror and bravery, the arrests, the burnings, the ambushes, the reprisals, is told with the deftness of a professional storyteller'\u003c\/em\u003e - Irish Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244683112684,"sku":"9781035065325","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035065325-the-scorching-wind-1.jpg?v=1788009389"},{"product_id":"the-silent-people-by-walter-macken-9781035065363","title":"The Silent People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe long tale of terror and bravery . . . is told with the deftness of a professional storyteller\u003c\/em\u003e - Irish Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1826, millions in Ireland know only famine, oppression, and degradation. The landlords have ground down the tenant farmers; tithe wars and injustice are rife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDualta Duane battles against tyranny, struggling to survive the perils of hunger, poverty, and disease. Courageous and fortified by an enduring love, Dualta's unconquerable spirit personifies the passion for freedom that rages in the soul of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Silent People\u003c\/em\u003e is the second beautifully told instalment of Walter Macken's acclaimed trilogy, which impressively imagines and portrays Irish history as it was across hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoetic, but not sentimental - an engrossing and extremely well-written saga\u003c\/em\u003e - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244685799660,"sku":"9781035065363","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035065363-the-silent-people-1.jpg?v=1788010071"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/series-irish-trilogy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}