1921

A Novel of the Irish Century (Irish Century Series, Book 2)

By: Morgan Llywelyn

Narrated by: Mil Nicholson

The struggle of the Irish people for independence is one of the epic tales of the 20th century. Morgan Llywelyn has chosen it as the subject of her major work, The Irish Century, a multi-novel chronicle that began with 1916, and now continues in 1921, both a story and a history.

The two big historical names in 1921 are Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins, both famous, mysterious, and familiar Irish figures.

The year 1921 is the year of the Irish Civil War and the year of the separation of Ireland into two nations, south and north. The central character is Henry Mooney, a journalist (based upon the author's grandfather), who struggles for truth in his reporting during the terrible conflict, and falls in love with an Englishwoman in Ireland in the midst of political and military horrors.

©2001 Morgan Llywelyn (P)2021 Tantor

Excellent historical fiction.

Morgan Llewellyn is one of the best authors of historical fiction. This book gave me an excellent understanding of the Irish Civil War along with a healthy dose of entertainment.

Accurate reporting of the history.

Accurate reporting of the history. Brings back the stories my mother told me. Mother and Grandmother were Womens IRA. East Clare Brigade. The beating hooves of the Black and Tans. I was glued to the story. The author explained the almost obsession for irish freedom even if you had immigrated. Thanks

History of Ireland brought to life

I like the way it tied events happening outside Ireland during the story from hydropower to the rise of Hitler

Excellent story!

Excellent story of rebellious Ireland and the brave people who fought for Independence!
Such a great retelling of a tumultuous time!

Heavy history but beautiful story

This is told in a way that you hear the dates, events, and names yet you feel what the characters might have felt. It’s heavy. It’s long. It’s terribly involved. It brings to the surface just how much has been mucked over with pretty platitudes.