1999 (Irish Century S.) - Tapa dura

Praise for the historical novels of Morgan Llewelyn: "Llywelyn's narrative, laced with fifth-century Irish history and lore, climaxes with a fantastical maritime expedition worthy of Ulysses; her prose is by turns reflective, lyrical, and stalwart, delving into the popular legend with a genuine sense of Brendan's human strengths and frailties."--"Publishers Weekly, " on "Brendan" "If you desire to momentarily escape from 20th century life, look no further. The historical fictionof Morgan Llywelyn will be sure to satisfy....She exhibits a mastery of complex, emotional themes....Poignantly explores the duality between historical fact and fiction" -- "Irish American News," on "Finn Mac Cool" "Llywelyn, the consummate storyteller, smoothly weaves many threads into the rich tapestry of this novel that continues her Irish saga begun with Bard."--"Rocky Mountain News," on "Pride of Lions" "Well-realized characters and a vivid history make for richly gratifying reading."--"Publishers Weekly" on "1942""" "The lucid narrative and the compelling subject matter will enthrall both Irish history buffs and fans of sweeping historical fiction." --"Booklist" on "1921""" "In Llywelyn's skilled hands the lives of the fictional and real-life characters mesh as miscalculations, misjudgments, and betrayal lead inexorably to the firing squad. . . . "1916" is an involving and enriching experience."" --The ""Edmonton"" Journal" on "1916""" "A masterpiece is how best I can describe this latest novel from the pen of Morgan Llywelyn. . . . It is a difficult undertaking to get the facts right yet have a rip-roaring yarn. I think Morgan Llywelyn has succeeded in this and the book would stand scrutiny by critics and historians alike. A marvelous achievement." --"Republican News "(Dublin) on "1916"

The "Irish Century" series is the story of the Irish people's epic struggle for independence through the tumultuous course of the twentieth century. Morgan Llywelyn's magisterial multi-novel chronicle of that story began with "1916", which was followed by "1921", "1949", and "1972". It now concludes with "1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace". "1999" brings the story from "1972" to the disarmament talks and beginnings of reconciliation among the Irish at the end of the twentieth century.Barry Halloran, strong, clever, and passionately patriotic, who was the central character of "1972", remains central. Now a crippled photojournalist, he marries his beloved Barbara Kavanaugh, and steps back from the armed struggle. Through his work he documents the historic events that take us from the horrific aftermath of Bloody Sunday through the decades of The Troubles to the present. This is a noble conclusion to an historical mega-novel that will be read for years.