genre: historical fiction
When Anne's beloved Irish grandfather Owen passes away, it's as though she has lost a part of herself. Raised by Owen hearing stories of Ireland, when she finally arrives in that green land, in a final act of love to spread his ashes, Anne feels like she's finally come home. But in one unbelievable moment, Anne is transported into the Ireland of the past, an Ireland in 1921 on the cusp of great change and the people she meets there (then?) will turn Anne's life around in every way possible.
I'm gonna gush - because I LOVED this. It totally hit the spot. SO much history! So romantic! The time slip element is so well done that although I hadn't been expecting it myself, it drew me right in and I was all in with Anne and her crazy adjustment to 1920s life. I loved learning more about the history of Ireland at this time, the passion of its people and the volatility of its politics. I felt so much compassion for Anne and the choices she has to make in a reality she only knows from history books. I loved learning more about Michael Collins and his compatriots - and about the Ireland they dreamed of. Some scenes in this book were truly lovely, the images so vivid, I felt like I was there.
I suppose it's not the most lyrical book I've ever read but for what my mind needed right now, this took the prize for best audio I've listened to in a good long while. The male narrator, especially, was fantastic.
content: there are a few intimate scenes but tastefully done
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