Publisher Description
Leon Uris’s beloved Irish classic
From the acclaimed author who enthralled the world with Exodus, Battle Cry, QB VII, Topaz, and other beloved classics of twentieth-century fiction comes a sweeping and powerful epic adventure that captures the “terrible beauty” of Ireland during its long and bloody struggle for freedom. It is the electrifying story of an idealistic young Catholic rebel and the valiant and beautiful Protestant girl who defied her heritage to join his cause. It is a tale of love and danger, of triumph at an unthinkable cost—a magnificent portrait of a people divided by class, faith, and prejudice—an unforgettable saga of the fires that devastated a majestic land…and the unquenchable flames that burn in the human heart.
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About the Author
Leon Uris (1924–2003) was an American novelist. Having run away from home at age seventeen, a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, to join the Marine Corps, he based several of his novels on his own experiences in the marines. His novels include Battle Cry and O’Hara’s Choice, as well as the bestsellers Redemption, Trinity, Exodus, QB VII, and Topaz, among others.
About the Narrator
John A. Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia hoping to be a writer. It wasn’t until he
wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency he
worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company
directors agreed with John’s assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to
train John in copywriting. After writing advertising copy for the next two
decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight
years. John began writing the Ranger’s Apprentice series as a way to encourage his son, Michael, to enjoy reading. He currently lives in the suburb
of Manly, Australia, with his wife.