Following the end of the First World War, Eneas McNulty joins the British-led Royal Irish Constabulary. However with a sentence of death passed over him he is forced to flee Sligo, his friends, family and beloved girl.

This is the second copy of this book I have brought. The previous copy's fate can be seen here

The authors way of writing was amazing. I wouldn't have found this book without seeing it on the wishlist of nu-knees, so thank you for the unknowing pushing me to read this tale. I greatly enjoyed the way it was written. I really enjoyed the story also, although I found the ending a little weird.

This is going to Nu-Knees, to celebrate the Nottingham UnConvention 2011 and the fact we are both there. And to celebrate our almost birthdays!

Thank you very much, KiwiinEngland, for this book from my Wish List where I added it after enjoying Annie Dunne. I have rather a large number of books waiting to be read, so I don't know when I'll get around to this one, but I will eventually. It's several years since I visited Ireland in person but I like to let my imagination remind me and I look forward to returning for real one day, probably for the 2012 BookCrossing in Dublin next April!
Thank you also for the lovely book-patterned notepad and the chocolates/sweets which were parcelled up with the book and for the cute bookmark in my birthday card - your generosity and greetings are much appreciated! It was good to see you again over the weekend! What a great time we had in Nottingham! Happy birthday, lass :-)

The first thing to say about this powerful novel is how beautiful is the language in which it's written: lyrical, flowing, poetic, memorable, lilting ....
The story of Eneas reflects the story of Ireland through much of the 20th century, a tale told on an epic scale, having a significance beyond the time and place in which it's rooted.
Many of the Irish place-names brought back happy memories of the one and only time I toured Ireland: Sligo, Strandhill, Enniscrone, Knocknarea ....
Thank you again, KiwiinEngland! Much appreciated!
Now reserved for tree-hugger as I'm sure the writing style will appeal to her! I've been reading this while she's been in Dublin for the BookCrossing Convention :-)

To tree-hugger who's recently enjoyed the BookCrossing Convention in Dublin which I didn't go to after all. Maybe one day I'll return to Ireland .... :-)

Now with me. Thanks Kiwi & Nu-Knees.

I'm afraid I'm having to clear out a lot of bookcrossing books unread, which I feel very bad about, but needs must. I don't read much any more, so having hundreds of books on a To Be Read shelf is silly because I know I won't get around to them - they're better off finding new homes where they might get read. This one in particular has been with me for years, so I'm really sorry to have held it up on its journey.

This is now taking a break back in Knaresborough before travelling on . . .

To my friend and neighbour, blower