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Dark Rosaleen - cover

Dark Rosaleen

Marjorie Bowen

Publisher: Classica Libris

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Summary

Ireland 1796 – the dream that became a nightmare
Every Irish patriot was dreaming of the day when his country would be free from the tyranny of the English. Fired by the success of the revolution in France, the United Irishmen hatched a perilous plot – to overthrow the Government.
They chose as their leader Lord Edward Fitzgerald, brother of the Duke of Leinster. And their choice brought him to a crossroads. One road led to Kildare and his lovely young wife, Pamela. The other beckoned him to Dublin, political intrigue – and betrayal.
Edward Fitzgerald loved his wife as much as he loved his country. But he chose the road to Dublin...
Available since: 10/13/2023.

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