Unravelling the secrets of the past … Eva Dillon, the illegitimate daughter of Ulick John de Burgh, 14th Earl of Clanricarde, is fiercely proud of her noble lineage. But while she may be the daughter of a nobleman, Eva has not inherited her father’s status in society. And her illusions are soon shattered when Ulick dies, leaving Eva and her mother with nothing. It is Ulick’s second son, Hubert, who inherits Ulick’s vast estates in County Galway, and he is determined to throw out any non-paying tenants – including Eva and her mother. And when Eva and her mother are evicted from their home, Eva is not only determined to seek revenge on her brother, but also to claim her rightful legacy and place in society. In her efforts, she will cross paths with intrepid journalist, Dan Fahy, whose encouragement leads her to move to Dublin, as well as wealthy Russian Sasha Pobedonostsev, who introduces Eva to a life of glittering wealth and the world of Russian high society. But amidst the opulence and glamour, will Eva ever find the sense of belonging that she craves? And will she manage to break free of the secrets of her past that have been haunting her for years? Set in nineteenth-century Ireland and Russia, Ulick’s Daughter is an enthralling and passionate tale of one woman’s quest for self-discovery and desire to uncover the truth about her past. Joy Martin was born in Limerick. She trained as a journalist and worked on Dublin’s Evening Press, then moved to writing news for the Zambia Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC Home and External Services. She has broadcast in Ireland, Zambia, South Africa and Britain. She is the acclaimed author of A Wrong to Sweeten and The Moon is Red in April.

Ulick's Daughter

Literature & Fiction

Martin, Joy

Genre Fiction

HarperCollins, Publishers

Every love can be torn apart by the right secrets… In 1800s Ireland, two schoolfriends and a family divided by envy and greed. The powerful O’Briens of Crag Liath in County Clare were proud of their great estate and their descent from Brian Boru, the last High King of Ireland. But they were also a family divided by envy and fraternal resentment. Tom, the elder brother, lived only for today, while Dermot obsessively loved the estate that could never be his. Two Limerick schoolfriends, Miliora and Rosaleen, had their ambitions, too, but when their lives intertwined with the O’Briens, they found that envy can darken to madness, that love and hatred, loyalty and betrayal, breed side by side – and that even love that is true and deep can be dishonoured by secrecy and hypocrisy. Praise for A Wrong to Sweeten “A Wrong to Sweeten is a perceptive historical novel which shows a mastery that is rare in a first work of fiction” – Personality Magazine “Most impressive. A fine novel. Joy Martin carries her story with great skill.” – Benedict Kiely "They are highly professional and tell a gripping, page-turning story...We need an Irish Downton Abbey!" - Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson Joy Martin was born in Limerick and is a descendant of the O’Brien family. She trained as a journalist and worked on Dublin’s Evening Press — then moved to writing news for the Zambia Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC Home and External Services. She has also broadcast on radio in Ireland, Zambia and South Africa, and on British local radio stations. Joy Martin is the author of Twelve Shades of Black, a study of the lives of the people of the townships around Johannesburg. A Wrong to Sweeten is her first novel.

A Wrong to Sweeten

Follow the adventures of a mother grizzly and her two mischevious cubs as they awaken from their winter den. They explore their surrounding, learning how to catch fish, what berries to eat and generally try to stay out of trouble. Summer passes quickly and a chill fils the air - it's time to return to their den for another winter's sleep with mom. The story is told in 26 rhyming verses, presented in alphabetical order. Each letter of the alphabet is shown in school script to teach proper spelling as well as a script version to teach older children proper penmanship. Perfect for children learning to write. Ideal for home schooling. 8.5 x 10.75 inches. Hardcover.

Bear Story: A Rhyme from A to Zzzz's

Children's Books

Animals

Greatland Graphics

Follow the adventures of a mother grizzly and her two mischevious cubs as they awaken from their winter den. They explore their surrounding, learning how to catch fish, what berries to eat and generally try to stay out of trouble. Summer passes quickly and a chill fils the air - it's time to return to their den for another winter's sleep with mom. The story is told in 26 rhyming verses, presented in alphabetical order. Each letter of the alphabet is shown in school script to teach proper spelling as well as a script version to teach older children proper penmanship. Perfect for children learning to write. Ideal for home schooling. 8.5 x 10.75 inches. Softcover. NEW COVER

Cartwright, Shannon

Shannon Cartwright

Joy Martin

Abiding in Christ is an essential part of the Christian walk. Jesus tells us that "without Him we can do nothing." But how do we truly abide in Him to have a deep, intimate relationship? Cindy Hultine, Joy Martin, and Stephanie Olson share with you practical ways to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus.

Abiding In Him: A Guide to Draw Closer to Christ

Hultine, Cindy

Olson, Stephanie

Religion & Spirituality

Set Me Free Ministries

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