The Prince of Glencurragh: A Novel of Ireland

by Nancy E Blanton

Overview

The Prince of Glencurragh

Historical Fiction

As the son of a great Irish warrior, Faolán Burke should have inherited vast lands and a beautiful castle, Glencurragh. But tensions grow in 1634 Ireland, as English plantation systems consume traditional clan properties, Irish families are made homeless, and Irish sons lose their inheritance. Encountering the beautiful heiress, Vivienne FitzGerald, Faolán believes if she became his wife, together they could restore his stolen heritage and build a prosperous life. But, because the Earl of Cork protects her, abduction seems to be his only option.

Best friend Aengus O’Daly narrates as he and the brothers Thomas and Sean Barry help Faolán complete the deed, and hasten to the Earl of Barrymore, who has promised to negotiate the marriage settlement. But Vivienne clearly has a mind of her own, and the adventure that began as a lark takes a dark turn when one man is injured, another is killed, and their plans for Barrymore’s support go awry.

Worse still, Faolán now finds himself in the crossfire between the four most powerful men in Ireland—the earls of Clanricarde, Cork, Ormonde, and the aggressive new Lord Deputy of Ireland, Thomas Wentworth—men who use people like game pieces to be moved about for their own benefit. And other forces threaten their plans and even their lives. With the course of events now beyond their control, will Faolán and Vivienne ever realize the dream of Glencurragh?          

This book combines fascinating historical elements with an immersive sense of a remarkable place, the beautiful southwest of Ireland. 286 pages in hard cover, soft cover and e-book. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996728140
Publisher:	Nancy Blanton Communications
Publication date:	07/15/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	831 KB

About the Author

Nancy Blanton's passion for Ireland's history comes from her father, who treasured his Irish heritage and loved everything about the people, the land, the pubs, the stories, the songs, and most especially the horses. Her first novel, Sharavogue, about 17th century Ireland and the West Indies, won Florida's Royal Palm Literary Award for historical fiction. Her non-fiction book, Brand Yourself Royally in 8 Simple Steps, is a guide for authors, artists, and business consultants who need to establish presence and be memorable to potential customers. The book has become a basis for hands-on personal branding workshops. She wrote and illustrated a children's book, The Curious Adventure of Roodle Jones; co-authored the award-winning book Heaven on the Half Shell: the Story of the Pacific Northwest's Love Affair with the Oyster; and spearheaded production of Rising Tides and Tailwinds, a corporate history book for the Port of Seattle centennial. Her blog, My Lady's Closet, focuses on writing, books, history, book promotion and historical fiction-with a bit of research and travel thrown in for good measure. Nancy has worked as a journalist, magazine editor, corporate communications leader and author. She has a
bachelor's degree in journalism, a master's degree in mass communications, and has won numerous awards for her products and professional leadership. She lives in Florida.