February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
IRISH MIST
Andrew M. Greely
Greely’s latest work continues to chronicle the adventures of Nuala McGrail and Dermot Coyne. This time the adventurous couple finds themselves in trouble when they begin digging into the assassination of O’Higgins, the man who succeeded Michael Collins. Their investigation uncovers many new secrets, and quickly raises the ire of dangerous men who don’t want the truth known. Forge Books. 304 pp. $23.95.
THE FEAST: A Dramatic Retelling
of Ireland’s Epic Tale
Randy Lee Eickhoff
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From the acclaimed author of “The Raid” comes a continuation of this epic saga. “The Feast” is a modern translation of Fled Bricriu, one of Ireland’s most exciting and amusing legends. It follows the struggles of three men, all striving to become Champion of Conchobor’s realm. They must be quick with their sword as well as their wit and even overcome the mischief of Celtic gods. Forge Books. 256 pp. $23.95.
FAMINE, LAND AND POLITICS
Peter Gray
This book offers us a glimpse into Britain’s Irish policy during the period right before the Great Famine of 1845-50. It focuses primarily on the “land question” in terms of the reconstruction of Irish rural society, the relief of poverty and the responsibilities of the state. The book analyzes the ideas behind the decisions that allowed Ireland to fall into the deadly clutches of the famine. Irish Academic Press. 384 pp. $57.50.
THE INDEPENDENT WALKER’S
GUIDE TO IRELAND
Frank Booth
For those of you who wish to see the real Ireland, while not being surrounded by thousands of fellow tourists, Frank Booth has compiled 35 self-guided walking tours that include all of the Emerald Isle’s great sites and at the same time great ways of avoiding tourist crowds. The tours will let you enjoy the incomparable beauty of the countryside and will give you a good work out as well. Interlink. 224 pp. $14.95.