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Especially since some of my own ancestors immigrated from Ireland in the 1880 s This story explores the class differences between the upper class Anglo Irish and the working class Catholic Irish This is also a novel about strong women taking charge of their own destinies You can t help but feel affection for the characters you can tell the author holds deep respect and love for each and every one of them An epilogue fills in the gaps between fact and fiction and leaves your curiosity satisfied Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland An enchanting story of an Anglo Irish family during the Victorian era Beautifully written.

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Whispers Across a Sea was inspired by a cache of family letters found by the author and she has woven the spirit of her personal family history into this novel that centers on the changing times of the late 1800 s Victorian Dublin I enjoyed learning about the social context and challenges of the time captures the heart of Ireland didn t want it to end Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland This is another one of those if you love history you ll love this book books It was a great read Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland I really enjoyed this novel The story has been written thanks to letters as well as diaries found by the author about her family s life I found it very interesting how Anglo Irish lived next to the Irish in Dublin from 1875 till the beginning of the 1900s The author s family belonged to the Anglo Irish group the privilege class in Ireland I found it fascinating to see how this family two sisters and their father was not fully aware of what was going on outside their house of brewing riots They were good people trying to help others also talked about equality They also implemented in their school for young ladies elements of the Irish culture and traditions which is definitely a good point However it seems that the sisters were interested in feminism than really fighting against the unfair politics towards the Irish people Indeed many of them felt pushed to leave their own country to try their luck in America in order to leave poverty behind How unfair is that They are Irish the country should belong to them I enjoyed the details given by the author at the end of the novel about what became of her family in the 1900s Definitely a great read I received a digital copy from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland Christina shares a special story of Ireland life and love made even better by being the story of her family She did a great job of weaving history with wonderfully developed characters to provide a glimpse into a troubled time with real individuals and family Characterization of the Irish conflict builds the story and people An interesting and enjoyable read Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland

Whispers Across a Sea: A Novel of Victorian Ireland By Christina Holloway

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site_link post a comment Whispers Across a Sea is a sweeping novel that follows three generations of the Anglo Irish Young family in Victorian Ireland where Irish desire for independence from Britain is building How will the family evolve in the ever changing social and political landscape of the country they call home In 1920 Ireland stands on the brink of civil war Lucie returns to her familial home to settle the estate where she uncovers an abundance of handwritten letters a lifetime s worth of cherished memories and guarded secrets between her mother and aunts as well as her grandfather s diary As she reads through her findings Lucie begins to wonder just how well she knew her relatives and the circumstances of their lives Norah a close childhood friend and the daughter of a former family servant helps her work through the notes and their conversations remind Lucie that she and Norah live in very different worlds Norah is Irish Lucie is Anglo Irish As the two women look into the past it becomes evident that Norah has always known about Lucie s life than Lucie has ever understood of Norah s And Lucie realizes that she has been unaware of the disquiet in Ireland s streets but then again the elder members of her family so completely involved in their own lives didn t appear to notice either Whispers Across a Sea is a compelling novel that traces three generations of Lucie s Anglo Irish family as they navigate the nuances of life in their adopted country of Ireland Within the home the family s Irish servants make sure the lives of the Youngs remain comfortable while silently observing their employers detachment from the realities of life in Ireland a country where a lengthy violent and divisive struggle is beginning How long will the Youngs be able to close their eyes to the shifting world outside their door Whispers Across a Sea A Novel of Victorian Ireland.