Get paperback copies of both Brian McHugh’s The Practice Field and Seán Damer’s Those Tyrannising Landlords for just £15 (plus P&P), a deal exclusive to this festive season! This two book bundle is the perfect gift for those who love reading historical and political fiction with distinct Irish narrative voices.
Those Tyrannising Landlords by Seàn Damer
After yet another notice of increased rent, the O’Donnell family leaves the bogs of rural Ireland for the sooty tenements and shipyard din of industrial Glasgow in 1912. Peggy is the only daughter of the O’Donnell family, struggling alongside her brothers and her parents for any employment that will take
on an Irish Catholic immigrant.
The O’Donnells become embroiled in a world that, while only a boat ride away, could not be further from the traditions of the old country. While Peggy finds new allies in her employers, two passionate feminist sisters and their socialist brother, Archie, the blood ties of her family strain under the tug of war between the new and the traditional. Supported by her newfound friends, Peggy pursues her dream of teaching through the lessons she herself learns in her new life in Glasgow. From the foundation of socialist trade unions, the uproar of political dissent and the harrowing battle for the emancipation of women, Glasgow’s rich history is woven around this Irish immigrant family.
The early 20th century was a time of tempestuous change in the city. The first-generation Irish family will need to ride the waves of socialism, atheism, and feminism to survive in this new world.
About Seán Damer:
Now retired, Dr. Seán Damer was an academic sociologist for over 30 years, latterly a Senior Research Fellow in the University of Glasgow. He is passionately interested in the urban history of
Glasgow and has authored numerous scholarly articles and books such as Glasgow: Going for a Song and Scheming: A History of Glasgow Council Housing 1919-1956. His interest in the Irish Connection stems from his own extensive research into the social history of the city, and the rich oral history of his own family.
ISBN 9781901514605
The Practice Field by Brian McHugh
Set during the Second World War, The Practice Field follows Emily Fitzpatrick and Jack Patterson’s treacherous journey through Nazi-occupied Europe on a covert mission to provide intelligence on the German war effort. McHugh weaves together themes of secrecy, loyalty and deceit in this thrilling, fast-paced story.
Focusing on Irish espionage – an aspect of the War which is rarely talked about – The Practice Field offers a fresh historical perspective and challenges our preconceived ideas about Ireland’s neutrality during the conflict.
Written in McHugh’s typical witty style, The Practice Field certainly is difficult to put down.
About Brian McHugh:
Brian McHugh is the author of two successful novels, Torn Edges (2012) and Between Two Bridges (2015), as well as a number of well-received short stories. His main interests are history, crime and espionage, and his writing draws upon his upbringing in Glasgow as well as his connections to Ireland and the United States.
ISBN 978190-1514957