Site_link post a commentTensions are high in early twentieth century Ireland as the nationalist movement seeking independence from Britain grows in strength and passion Can this centuries old goal be achieved through political means without violence This question challenges the Irish both within their country and in the widespread Irish diaspora including Americans eager to finance a revolution modeled after their own Against this backdrop Cally Charlie his fianc e Laoise and the long lost Billy the missing treasure of the treasure hunt in Book Two each face their own faeries Cally who almost dies from a second bout of typhoid and must work hard to catch up with her nurse s training guards her growing love for Ryan She carries secrets she has shared with no one not even her brother Teddy When the time comes terrified to return to Ireland for her beloved adopted brother Charlie s wedding she finds refuge and solace with Teddy his Oneida wife Sunrise and their engaging baby Aiyana But will she be able to heal the rifts her actions cause with Ryan and with her daughter Felicity Everything seems to be going well for Charlie as he and Laoise marry They too carry a secret a happy one They blend their professional callings as pianist and violinist into a repertoire in demand across Europe and the United States After her beloved mother s death tensions arise though when Laoise makes a decision she s unwilling to share with Charlie Her deceit shocks Charlie into reevaluating his values his dreams and his marriage Billy ran away from his mother in Idaho the day he turned thirteen seeking his father and his identity Devastated to learn his father is dead Billy s ambition to become a doctor motivates him to stay in Ireland when an excellent school offers him a place in exchange for secret messenger service for the nationalists Rattled by how dangerous this becomes he must reach his own determination about what will best allow him to be free to fly Will he be capable of taking a stand despite pressure from Mr MacDonagh a teacher who has invested a great deal in Billy s academic success A special friend Fred renewed relationship with his uncle and cousin when his mother dies and his own hard work and determination help Billy thrive But who is that old woman Like the others in the series this book is built on extensive historical research and features discussion questions for book clubs Facing the Faeries 1906 also includes links to Charlie and Laoise s repertoire both individually and as a playlist for hours of listening to the gorgeous music of their time As always the author hopes the living Malcomson family descendants will forgive and enjoy her fictional embellishments of their ancestors lives Facing the Faeries 1906 Cally and Charlie Series 3 Why is Cally terrified of returning to Ireland even for her beloved Charlie s wedding How will Charlie react when his beautiful and talented wife deceives him Fourteen year old Billy devastated by learning of his father s death seems an easy target for dangerous missions in support of Irish nationalists intent to rebel against Britain What ambitions keep him grounded All of the main characters in fast moving Book 3 have faeries to face Join them as their stories intertwine and arc toward a satisfying conclusion of the Cally and Charlie Series Facing the Faeries 1906 Cally and Charlie Series 3 Read this book but start with the first 2 as this is a series Well written Facing the Faeries 1906 Cally and Charlie Series 3