First published 2019
Young soldier Tom Sullivan takes up arms for The Cause as Ireland enters its final battle for independence in the early 20th century. Sullivan witnesses the bloody campaigns that will determine his nation's fate, from brutal skirmishes with English forces to the heart-wrenching moments when former comrades turn against each other. The centuries-old struggle for freedom reaches its climax, but victory comes at a terrible price. As Ireland gains independence, civil war erupts, tearing apart the very movement Sullivan fought to preserve. The story spans six hundred years of Irish resistance, from the ancient Milicans through English occupation to the tragic aftermath of liberation. Sullivan carries the weight of his fallen brothers and the knowledge that freedom often demands the ultimate sacrifice. This is the account he spent seven decades crafting, determined that future generations remember the cost of the liberties they inherit.
Genres: irish-literature, historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ireland, England
Period: Early 20th Century
169 pages · Kindle Edition · BookBaby
Content warnings: violence, war