Only with Blood: A Novel of Ireland, by Therese Down
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Only with Blood: A Novel of Ireland, by Therese Down
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Jack Flynn, strong and aggressive, but slowly dying of tuberculosis on his farm in Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland, decides to acquire – buy – a young wife who can bear him sons to inherit his family’s land. His choice, Caitlin Spillane, is less than half his age, attractive and intelligent, and resents bitterly the obedience that is forced upon her. When Donal Kelly, a young firebrand and IRA activist, arrives in the village, he is determined to liberate Caitlin from her unloved husband – by any means. A novel set against the struggle for the heart of Ireland in the Second World War.
Only with Blood: A Novel of Ireland, by Therese Down - Amazon Sales Rank: #1388852 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-24
- Released on: 2015-06-24
- Format: Kindle eBook
Only with Blood: A Novel of Ireland, by Therese Down Review "Down spins a web of psychologically complex characters who hurt others and are hurt themselves; the back story of the emotionally stunted Jack, abandoned by his mother as a child and carrying the burden of his own IRA involvement in his youth, is especially haunting." (Publishers Weekly 2015-05-15)
About the Author Therese Down is currently working as the Head of English at a High School in England and has been teaching English Literature and Language for over twenty years in a range of schools and colleges. She holds a MA in Employment Law and is experienced in personnel management.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Only with Blood is harsh and beautiful- heartbreaking and redeeming- a wonderful masterpiece! By Lori Drake Only With Blood is riveting and heart breaking. At times the harshness takes your breath away but then tender moments steal in and warm your soul. This incredible story is filled with extraordinary people living life the best that they know how in a country where struggle is an everyday occurrence and dreams are a luxury afforded to very few.Jack Flynn is 43 years old and to say that his life has been harsh is an understatement. His mother left him at a tender age (never to return) with his abusive father and this harsh reality left Jack with built up anger and a sour countenance. Suffering terribly with tuberculosis, unanswered questions and guilt from the past, Jack wishes to marry before it's too late. He sets his sites on the beautiful, fiery, 17 year old, Caitlin Spillane. Caitlin's one wish is to go to university but her father has other plans and selfish motives of his own...Thus begins Only with Blood. Read one page and you won't be able to out this book down! I believe I forgot to mention one other character, the dashing, handsome (and young!) Donal Kelly! He also has his eye on the lovely Caitlin. Donal is educated, clever and capable- but sadly, also has ties to the IRA.I never knew what was going to happen in this book- and I relished every second of guessing. Texting my 17 year old updates as I read (she was out with a friend) because she also wanted to know what was happening in the story! Survival, secrets, compassion, justice, forgiveness, and history are all here. This isn't a fluffy book. The story is raw and beautiful. The words will stay with you long after you read the last page. Thank you for this masterpiece, Therese Down!*I noticed one reviewer mention excessive bad language in this book. Yet, I don't remember even one bad word? If there is any, it didn't offend me and I'm quite particular about profanity. Just my 2 cents. :) *
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mixed feelings about this novel By Becky R. Honestly, it's hard to really know what to say about Only with Blood. For the first 3/4 of the novel, I struggled to get through it. I think part of this is because I know virtually no Irish history, so the names and events, which I'm sure would have been significant to readers in Ireland or the United Kingdom, meant nothing to me. So much of the story surrounding Donal, the man who falls for Caitlin, centers on the IRA, and this plot line in particular didn't keep my attention.While no one in Only with Blood is particularly likeable, I was drawn to Jack Flynn. Though he certainly had issues, he had a good heart, something I could sense from the beginning, even when his actions seemed to make him a villain. I especially appreciated the gestures he made toward Caitlin, despite her loathing toward him. There is a moment near the end of the novel when he explains to Caitlin why he married her, and that explanation gave me goosebumps and confirmed everything I thought I understood about Jack. The novel does end rather abruptly—as in, it doesn't really end—but I found that I didn't really mind. Jack and Caitlin's story wrapped up well, and that's the story I cared about.If Only with Blood had simply been about Jack and Caitlin and the drama surrounding their marriage, I think I would have really enjoyed it. However, the politics—something I'm sure many readers will enjoy—kept me from fully connecting with and enjoying this novel. 2-1/2 stars.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free for review from Kregel Publications. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. this novel is an excellent read on several levels By E. Withers Set in the 1940s in Ireland, this novel is an excellent read on several levels. First, the characters are interesting; I found myself caring about them deeply. Caitlin finds herself in an impossible situation. I could feel her despair and sympathize with her as she goes through denial, anger, and a reluctant acceptance. I also came to understand Donal's desires that drove him to do what he did, even if I didn't always agree. The end is not what I expected at all but is very appropriate. Secondly, I learned some things about Irish history, both through the book and through the research that the book prompted me to do. I felt that the descriptions were real and true to the time period. This added to the authenticity of the novel. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction and Ireland.***I received a free copy of this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program in exchange for an honest review.***
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