This “elegantly written” trilogy follows an unforgettable Irish heroine from the potato famine through immigrating to America (Eileen Goudge). “An epic saga that sweeps you into the life of a remarkable woman,” Ann Moore’s trilogy of breathtaking historical novels covers Gracelin O’Malley’s life from the 1845 Famine and the Young Ireland movement to the mass emigration to America, culminating … America, culminating in the wild frontier of 1850s California (Romantic Times). Through it all, Gracelin’s indomitable spirit and Moore’s “vivid historical detail” prove most hauntingly memorable (Kirkus Reviews).
Gracelin O’Malley: As the potato famine devastates Ireland, Gracelin openly defies her English husband by feeding the desperate souls who come to their door, and secretly sides with the rebels who call themselves the Young Irelanders—including her beloved brother, Sean—as they fight to free their homeland from the yoke of English rule.
“Lyrical, pitch-perfect prose . . . Historical fiction at its finest.” —Publishers Weekly
Leaving Ireland: Forced to flee Ireland, Gracelin takes her young daughter with her on an arduous transatlantic voyage to New York City. As she tries to make a new life for herself and her daughter, she reunites with her brother and befriends a runaway slave, getting swept up into the volatile abolitionist movement.
“Moore blends romance and adventure. . . . Strong and likable characters and a well-paced story will make readers look forward to Gracelin’s next appearance.” —Booklist
’Til Morning Light: With her two children, Gracelin travels to post–Gold Rush San Francisco to meet the sea captain who has proposed to her. But when she arrives, he is nowhere to be found. Although destitute in a dangerous city, Gracelin vows to make a secure life for her children and find her brother.
“Readers who have been following the story of Gracelin O’Malley will be thrilled with the concluding volume in Moore’s trilogy.” —Booklist
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A great story of the Irish coming to America. What they endured in Irand and what they came to build in America
This was a beautiful series of books. Lyrical and just beautifully written. Lots of irish history in an easy to read series. Great read
I really enjoyed these books. I read one after the other. It described the potato famine in Ireland and the sacrifices that individuals made to either stay in Ireland or emigrate. It also gave a realistic account of what life was like in the new world and how difficult it was for Irish immigrants to made a new life for themselves.
Great INSIGHTS INTO THE IRISH FAMINES AND THE IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA. Good characters and philosophy. Ending was a little weak.
Loved these books.
If you like historical fiction this is a great trilogy
Great story telling; beautiful word crafting.
Enjoyed the trilogy. Interesting story with lots of history.
Once you start reading book #1 you won’t want to stop until the end of book #3.
I didn’t want it to end!
All three books are wonderful! Each one has twists and turns to keep you enthralled. Couldn’t put them down.
This is an amazing book. The subject of the Irish famine isn’t taught in English schools nor are there books on the subject in local libraries – at least not near where I live. I thought you had to be Irish to understand the horror my countrymen and women went through. I was wrong. Ann Moore is not only an amazing writer but she gives an informative view of the famine and the long reaching legacy it left on the Irish. This trilogy kept me awake – I had to finish another chapter and then the next and the next. Highly recommended.
First was the best, went downhill with each book.
Recommended it to book club.
Loved the trilogy, best book I’ve read in a long time. Has everything
Very informative about Irish history. The characters were well developed.
I love historical fiction and it was a real treat to read one about Ireland in the mid 1800s. A good page-turner!
A wonderful historical novel, telling it like it is.
I just loved it!!
I loved these stories