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The Thomas Flanagan Trilogy Series

This epic series transports readers to a turbulent era of Irish history, blending political upheaval, revolutionary ideals, and personal struggles. It chronicles the dramatic events of an armed rebellion against foreign rule, deeply influenced by the spirit of the French Revolution. Through a rich tapestry of perspectives from diverse characters, the narrative offers a compelling and multifaceted view of a nation fighting for its identity and freedom.

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The Year of the French

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    The Year of the French

    • 642 pages
    • 23 hours of reading
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    The year was 1798, when a band of determined, romantic Irishmen rose up in the County Mayo against their English rulers and were joined in their heroic dream by the troops of revolutionary France. The arrival of Kileummin Bay of the French was the signal for that war of liberation to begin. Thomas Flanagan made an astonishing debut with this landmark novel of a legendary episode of Irish history. Eloquent and enriching, The Year of the French was named the most distinguished work of fiction in 1979 by the National Book Critics's circle.

    The Year of the French
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