First published 2016
British soldier Clive Postlethwaite enters Dublin's National Gallery with no thought of romance. He encounters Eileen O'Hara, a spirited Irish woman whose wit and beauty captivate him immediately. Their attraction blooms despite the dangerous political climate surrounding them. Irish Republicans wage daily battles against Home Rule, creating a volatile atmosphere where personal loyalties clash with political allegiances. Clive and Eileen find themselves caught between their growing feelings and the opposing forces that define their identities. The soldier and the rebel must navigate a relationship that society deems impossible. Their forbidden love unfolds against Dublin's turbulent backdrop, where choosing sides could mean losing each other forever. Years later, another woman uncovers the hidden truth of their passionate affair, revealing secrets that time had buried. Kate Kerrigan crafts an intimate portrait of love tested by war and politics, exploring how personal desires collide with historical forces beyond individual control.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, war
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: Dublin, National Gallery
Period: World War I
42 pages · ebook · William Morrow Paperbacks