Bücher von Parker Frank Parker

An in-depth study of the events leading up to the Irish Potato Famine in the latter half of the 19th century. "This is a deeply researched and well-written book. I was expecting it to focus almost entirely on the famine years. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it covers much broader topics which help to put the famine into historical, political, social, economic and religious perspective."

When his father is shot in a tragic accident, young Henry runs away taking the family pet. Join family members and neighbours as they search for the boy and his dog in hope of averting another tragedy. Set in rural England in 1947, a time of political upheaval, Summer Day offers a glimpse of times past when life was not as rosy as it is sometimes painted."sad, funny and uplifting";"An unexpected literary gem and as fine and enjoyable a book as I've read all year.""A lovely, poignant and well written story of love, loss, isolation and misunderstanding.""Such a beautifully sad story and one I heartily recommend. The author manages to put you inside the mind of a terrified boy."

Promised in marriage to the man who led the Norman invasion of Ireland, what were her thoughts as she approached the altar in a city sacked by her future husband? The activities of Strongbow, and the other Cambro-Normans who took part in the occupation of Ireland in the twelfth century, have been written about extensively. Of Aoife we know only that she accompanied her father on his year long search for assistance; that, when Strongbow eventually arrived, the marriage took place days after a massacre in Waterford. This account of those events is presented through her eyes. First as a teenager trying to understand the politics behind her father's downfall. Then as a young wife caught up in the rivalry between her husband and the other leaders of the invading army. Finally, as a widowed mother worried about her children and the future of her native land. Revised and updated to take account of recent archaeological discoveries, this new edition is released to mark the 850th anniversary of the wedding. "Like having history come alive . . . one of those hidden gems just needing to be read!" Dianne at Tome Tender book blog. "Thoughtful phrasing and descriptions" Author Jennifer Young on her blog, Reading, Writing, Wandering "An interesting and thought-provoking take on a tumultuous episode in Anglo-Irish history" Fiona Mayes at Amazon.co.uk "Joins the likes of Ian McEwan and D.H. Lawrence, in telling a great story from a female viewpoint." Janet Cameron, Author of The Minx, about a lady in waiting in Edward II's court.