It will have wide appeal to readers of both Irish history and historical novels, as well as those wishing to sink their teeth into a really good story. “What sets it apart from other novels about the Irish War of Independence is its feisty character development, feminist viewpoint, and excellent writing. Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Franklin Medical Center 164 High Street Greenfield, MA 01301 BMC Daly Loading Dock 759 Chestnut St. Mary Pat Kelly‘s trilogy of historical fiction uses her own family history to evoke the tragedies and triumph of the Irish American experience. The saga continues in Irish Above All, which takes the Kellys to the height of political power and influence as Honora’s grandson Ed becomes Mayor Of Chicago and creates the political machine instrumental in the election of John F Kennedy.

Of Irish Blood 1893-1922 follows her American born granddaughter to Paris, then into the Irish War of Independence. Spanning six generations and filled with joy, sadness, and heroism, Galway Bay sheds brilliant light on the ancestors of todays forty-four million Irish. 28 2011 by Mary Pat Kelly (Author) 1,019 ratings Book 1 of 3: Of Irish Blood See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 15.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 67.98 15 Used from 16.11 3 New from 64.74 2 Collectible from 27.15 Paperback 21.00 29 Used from 10.93 15 New from 21.00 1 Collectible from 103. The first book, Galway Bay 1832-1893, tells the story of how Honora Keely Kelly escapes from the Great Starvation of 1840s Ireland and brings her five children to the hardscrabble town of Chicago. Series by Mary Pat Kelly Of Irish Blood (3 books) by Mary Pat Kelly 4. The first book, Galway Bay 1832-1893, tells the story of how Honora Keely Kelly. With the years now passed since the the Great Hunger, its too easy see it in terms of numbers and 'Erin Go Braughs' and. Bestselling Irish-American author Mary Pat Kelly draws upon family heritage in her remarkable historical fiction series Of Irish Blood. Bestselling Irish-American author Mary Pat Kelly draws upon family. Mary Pat Kellys 'Galway Bay' opens the readers eyes to not only one of the great poltical crimes of the 19th century, but also to the heart rending track of human purpose and victory that is the Irish-American story.

Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly