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Brotherly Love A 19th Century Irish Romance edition by Lorna Peel Literature Fiction eBooks

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What interesting history woven into this love story! The historical setting in this book is one not covered often in historical romance (based upon my personal reading experiences) and I found it fascinating!


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Brotherly Love A 19th Century Irish Romance edition by Lorna Peel Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

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Helen Hollick
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"Great characters, solid writing credits and a very enjoyable book".
I've enjoyed Lorna Peel's books in the past, and Brotherly Love is no exception. It takes an interesting true topic - which I've never read about before - and weaves it skilfully into a fictional romance story. I found it a very easy and intriguing read, which kept me guessing and turning the pages. Definitely a book I'd recommend to historical romance fans.
The book picks a very interesting subject of 19th century Irish culture What is a widow to do when people hail her late husband as champion. Rivalries, family animosities, secrets and lies all interfer wth the life of our heroine, who first and foremost, feels happy to be free of an opressing mother-in-law.
The answer to her romantic life could be Michael, a newcomer to town, but one that is not looked upon with approval by everyone involved.
I enjoyed the complex situation and how the author portrayed and handled it. The characters are well drawn and the dialogue and the descriptions are apt.
Given that I don't often like historical romance as opposed to historical fiction, I am especially impressed with this.
I really enjoyed this book about rural Ireland and Lorna Peel's historical facts were excellent. I am not a romance reader although have made exceptions for historical romances, and am glad I did for this one.

I said this while reading"an amazing read! I am of Irish descent and know about this period but not faction fighting etc. " and the book blog indicated"Ireland, 1835. Faction fighting has left the parish of Doon divided between the followers of the Bradys and the Donnellans. Caitriona Brady is the widow of John, the Brady champion, killed two years ago. Matched with John aged eighteen, Caitriona didn’t love him and can’t mourn him. Now John’s mother is dead, too, and Caitriona is free to marry again.
Michael Warner is handsome, loves her, and he hasn’t allied himself with either faction. But what secret is he keeping from her? Is he too good to be true?"

4.5 Stars Some of my ancestors in Tipperary were said to have been part of the 18th century "Whiteboys", a retaliatory movement by the rural poor against an oppressive class structure. However my own immigrant ancestor from that area was in the British Army and in a local Barracks charged with keeping the peace. The "Ribbonmen" in Peel's tale is the 19th century version and the Constabulary who invaded were maybe similar to some of the local barracks charged with "peacekeeping".

I was thrilled to read this book and will hope there will be a sequel. The characters could use a bit more development, same for dialogue, but it was well done overall.
Set in Ireland in 1835, this is the story of Caitriona Brady, a widow of two years, who carries a torch for Michael Warner, brother of the local priest. Michael also wants her and soon, they acknowledge their love. However, not all in the village agree.

Caitriona’s husband was the best fighter among the Bradys who battle the Donnellans at regular intervals, typically after a religious event. Caitriona and Michael have declared their neutrality but no one seems to be listening.

The well-written story brings to light Ireland’s past when “Faction Fighting” occurred and “Ribbonmen” held sway. (I had to look up the term “Ribbonmen”--they were Irish Catholics who worked to prevent landlords from evicting their tenants; the name came from the green ribbon they wore as a badge--but the author has since added a note explaining Ribbonmen and Faction Fighting.)

As if the villagers’ poverty was not enough of a challenge, they took out their hatred on each other, making their lives even more miserable, Caitriona and Michael’s among them. Even Michael's brother, the priest, opposes their love.

I admired Caitriona, first for her patience in enduring a loveless marriage and an unworthy mother in law, and then in trying to hold onto love when everyone seemed bent on tearing her and Michael apart. Michael is a noble hero but his failure to disclose his troubled past did not help.

If you want a slice of Ireland’s troubled past, this fast-paced tale is a good read. I recommend it.
Good read. Interesting characters and info re the time. Somewhat predictable but still captivating! I recommend it to historical romance lovers!
I love the historical novel. It was good to feel a part of Ireland at that time in history. My grandparents were born there in the late 1800's and emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's. I bought the book this morning and couldn't put it down all day. I finished it this evening.
What interesting history woven into this love story! The historical setting in this book is one not covered often in historical romance (based upon my personal reading experiences) and I found it fascinating!