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1916: A Novel of the Irish Rebellion Audiobook
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First in the Irish Century historical fiction series, 1916: A Novel of the Irish Rebellion begins the saga of the Halloran family during Ireland's long struggle for independence.
At age fifteen, Ned Halloran lost both of his parents—and almost his own life—when the Titanic sank. Determined to keep what little he has, he returns to his homeland of Ireland and enrolls at Saint Edna's school in Dublin. Saint Edna's headmaster is the renowned scholar and poet, Patrick Pearse—who is soon to gain greater fame as a rebel and patriot. Ned becomes deeply involved with the growing revolution . . . and the sacrifices it will demand.
Through Ned's eyes, Morgan Llywelyn's 1916 examines the Irish fight for freedom—inspired by poets and schoolteachers, fueled by a desperate desire for independence, and played out in the historic streets of Dublin against the background of World War I. It is a story of the brave men and heroic women who, for a few unforgettable days, managed to hold out against the might of the British Empire.
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"A sobering and well written book about another horrid example of man's inhumanity to man. Having recently finished Unbroken (Hillenbrand) and Matterhorn (Marlenates) I may have to read some Dr. Seuss to recalibrate my psyche. Morgan Llywelyn provides an apparently very accurate account of the Irish Rebellion, which includes all of the important historical characters, through the framework of a set of fictional characters. It is well crafted and entertaining and yet heart-wrenching in the knowledge that it is based on fact. I must read up now and find out how the Irish independence evolved from this bloody beginning."
— Thom (4 out of 5 stars)
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" What an awesome read. I knew some of the history of Ireland but I had not read of this time period. It had everything. Sile and here background becoming a nurse and being accepted into the sisterhood. The young orphan with out a home meeting the youg brash hero and being saved by him. "
— Donald, 2/20/2014 -
" This was is a good historical novel. The characters were well defined and historically acurate. "
— Rwc, 2/8/2014 -
" The prose is interesting and all, but the narrative is a bit uneven. "
— Patrick, 1/31/2014 -
" I liked it, I learned a lot about the history of the period which is something I'd like to know more about. "
— Cheryl, 1/27/2014 -
" Probably one of the best books i have ever read. very riveting novel about the Irish Rebellion. MUST READ!! "
— Kristincrane4, 1/18/2014 -
" I really enjoy Morgan Llywelyn's books. This one got me interested in the Celtic Revival and the Easter Rising of 1916. It was, as per typical Llywelyn, well written and researched. I like her Druidic and prehistory tales better, though. Her talents seem more suited for writing about that era. "
— Kristen, 1/16/2014 -
" I am not a big history buff, but this book was not only informative but told a story. Very good! "
— Wanda, 1/15/2014 -
" Loved it! It's a mix of history and fiction. It tells the story of The Rising in 1916 in Dublin, Ireland but has a story that goes along with it to keep your interest. I really want to go to Ireland now! "
— Leesa, 9/22/2013 -
" Listened to this on unabridged audio, fantastic book, thought provoking, funny at times and very enjoyable "
— David, 6/29/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I was a little surprised about the ending (at least, as it pertained to some of the fictional characters), and I learned quite a bit about the Irish fight for freedom in 1916. I'm curious about Llywelyn's other books. "
— Amy, 6/25/2013 -
" I MUCH prefer her earlier ancient Celtic history / mythology novels. "
— Dan, 10/26/2012 -
" Great piece of historical Irish fiction! It is a little slow to start and there are a lot of characters to remember but give it time and hopefully you will fall in love with the spirit of freedom radiating from this book like I did. "
— Sarah, 6/14/2012 -
" The characters in this novel were just not compelling, which is sad because it revolves around a really compelling time. I was totally disappointed. "
— Sasha, 3/6/2012 -
" Great authentic history in Llewlyn's novels, which are also good character studies. "
— Marianne, 9/28/2011 -
" Awesome! Really makes the history come alive. Also makes me disappointed that this was completely left out of my history classes; the interface of the Irish rebellion and WWI is so interesting. "
— Caitlin, 5/23/2011 -
" First in a series of the Irish century - fictional characters against historical backdrop. One of my favorite authors "
— Annie, 5/23/2011 -
" Well written, interesting tale about the Irish Revolution, yet I'm not anxious to read the sequels. Maybe later. "
— Cindy, 2/18/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I was a little surprised about the ending (at least, as it pertained to some of the fictional characters), and I learned quite a bit about the Irish fight for freedom in 1916. I'm curious about Llywelyn's other books. "
— Amy, 2/9/2011 -
" Listened to this on unabridged audio, fantastic book, thought provoking, funny at times and very enjoyable "
— David, 2/3/2011 -
" Novelized version of the Irish Rebellion. "
— doug, 1/22/2011 -
" I liked it, I learned a lot about the history of the period which is something I'd like to know more about. "
— Cheryl, 1/14/2011 -
" Read this book in 2008. Very good novel. "
— Louise, 12/30/2010 -
" I MUCH prefer her earlier ancient Celtic history / mythology novels. "
— Dan, 9/21/2010 -
" 3/4 history and 1/4 novel this book gave me a better understanding of the roots of conflict in Ireland. "
— Candy, 9/1/2010 -
" I did not expect to enjoy this one as much as I did. Usually I stay away from historical fiction. I had a hard time keeping the characters straight but the list in the front really helped. "
— Betty, 7/29/2010
About Morgan Llywelyn
Morgan Llywelyn is the New York Times bestselling author of Lion of Ireland and many other novels chronicling the Celts and Ireland, from earliest times to the present day. She has won numerous literary awards, was named Exceptional Celtic Woman of the Year, is a founding member of the Irish Writers’ Centre, and is a past chairman of the Irish Writers’ Union. Her critically acclaimed novels of both history and mythology have been translated into many languages.
About Mil Nicholson
Mil Nicholson performs audiobooks at her studio in the quiet Appalachian Mountains. She has narrated a series of fantasy novels by Dave Duncan, a western romance series by Janet Dailey for Audible, and Guilty Thing: A Life of Thomas De Quincey for Blackstone Audio, among many others, and has recently finished recording her ninth novel by Charles Dickens for Librivox. She also voices the works of the philosophers of the seventeenth century at www.EarlyModernTexts.com. Her vocal range includes both male and female of all ages, specializing in the accents of the British Isles. Mil has been acclaimed in particular for her rendering of the many voices in Dickens, and for breathing life into his sometimes long monologues. Websites: www.MilNicholson.com and www.Act2Sc3.com.