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Patricia Murphy

    Patricia Murphy crafts compelling narratives that delve into the realms of history and fantasy, creating memorable stories for young readers. Her work explores themes of courage, identity, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. Murphy masterfully weaves intricate plots with a sensitive portrayal of human emotion. Her writing is designed to engage and inspire, offering young readers a window into diverse worlds.

    Monica's Outlaws
    The Occupant
    The Easter Rising 1916 - Molly's Diary
    Time Is of the Essence
    Dutch Treat
    Treating Epilepsy Naturally
    • 2023

      Poetry of the New Woman

      Public Concerns, Private Matters

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the cultural and literary figure of the New Woman, this work explores how her poetry reflects the same themes of empowerment and reform that characterize her fiction. While the New Woman movement aimed to expand educational, professional, and domestic opportunities for women, the poetry associated with this movement has been largely overlooked. This book seeks to highlight the significant issues and beliefs shared among New Women, illustrating how their poetic expressions contribute to the broader discourse on female conditions in Victorian society.

      Poetry of the New Woman
    • 2023

      An inspirational picture book to share God's love and memorable Bible verses with children.

      God is Everywhere
    • 2018

      It's 1943 and young Leo tries to protect his disabled sister Ruby as the Nazis invade Italy. After his mother is arrested, he turns to Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty to save them. But he is no ordinary priest. Known as 'The Pimpernel of the Vatican', he is the legendary organiser of the Rome Escape Line. Soon Leo is helping out with the secret network dedicated to saving lives of escaped prisoners. Bust as the sinister Nazi leader Kappler closes in, can Leo stay out of his evil clutches?

      Leo's War
    • 2017
    • 2017

      Life sucks for twelve-year-old Irish-American Ava when she is dragged to Dublin by her mother during her parents’ bitter break-up. She is bullied at her new school and her only friend is moody teenage neighbour Mal, who has secrets of his own.But when Ava finds an emerald and a bundle of old letters in the attic, she is plunged into a historical mystery linking the missing Crown Jewels of Tsarist Russia to the heart of Ireland’s bloody Civil War in 1922.Who was the author of the letters – young medical student Molly O’Donovan? Why did her brother Jack the Cat smuggle the jewels from the United States? And did her football-mad cousin Dan make it through the seaborne invasion of the south to put down the rebels?Through the eyes of Molly, Ava encounters the death of Michael Collins, deadly ambushes in Kerry and the tragic fate of former comrades.As Ava learns about the tragedy of the Civil War, she is forced to confront the conflict in her own life. Can the journey into the past help her to learn the importance of reconciliation and new beginnings?

      The Irish Civil War 1922-23: AVA's Diary
    • 2016

      Football mad, twelve- year- old Dan is a trusted messenger for Ireland's rebel leader, Michael Collins. He promises his cousin Molly to never fire a gun, but after the dramatic events of 'Bloody Sunday' in Croke Park, he is pulled deeper into the struggle. Hunted by a vengeful Intelligence Officer, Molly and Dan are forced to flee Dublin. On the run, they meet Flying Columns and narrowly escape death as Cork burns. When a plot is discovered to de-rail the Treaty negotiations, Dan is sent with a vital message to London. Talent spotted by a famous English coach, he is offered a lucrative football contract that would take his family out of poverty. But as the rebel Irish leaders try to reach a deal with the British government, Dan is forced into dangerous play with his deadly enemy. Will he save the day and can the leaders bring peace to Ireland?

      The War of Independence 1920-22, Dan's Diary
    • 2015

      Monica's Daughter

      • 78 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Continuing the saga of Monica's Outlaws, this installment delves deeper into the lives of the characters as they navigate new challenges and adventures. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption are explored against a backdrop of thrilling action. The relationships between the characters evolve, revealing hidden motives and unexpected alliances. Readers can expect intense plot twists and emotional depth, making this a compelling addition to the series.

      Monica's Daughter
    • 2014

      Dutch Treat

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Charlotte Elizabeth Sullivan (Charlie to her friends) has come to small town Wisconsin to live. Inheriting her uncle Milt's resort, Dutch Treat on Lake Wannabee, was an unexpected surprise. Recently divorced, Charlie Sullivan leaves Milwaukee to learn about love and life in a small town where almost everyone is related. Along the way, she discovers her uncle Milt has left her with more than the Dutch Treat. Charlie's best friend, Oneida Native Conchata Ashwood-Nowak, plays confidante and matchmaker and shoulder to cry on as Charlie unravels the mystery surrounding her uncle's death.

      Dutch Treat
    • 2014

      Monica's Outlaws

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The narrative revolves around a group of four men and one woman who engage in a spree of violence and crime, terrorizing communities as they commit acts of rape, murder, and robbery. The story delves into the dark and disturbing actions of these characters, exploring themes of brutality and moral decay.

      Monica's Outlaws
    • 2014

      Monica's Revenge

      • 70 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a group of four men and a woman who instill fear wherever they travel, engaging in heinous acts of violence, including rape, murder, and robbery. Their chilling exploits highlight themes of terror and moral depravity, exploring the dark side of human nature as they leave a trail of devastation in their wake.

      Monica's Revenge