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Wow! What a powerful tale of pride, persistence, and peril this one was. Written by Patrick F Rooney, it is the tale of Irish lovers Brian O’Rourke and Elizabeth Reilly who met during the potato blight of their home country that sadly claims many of their fellow citizens’ lives. It begins from the time the two become acquainted on the Irish island of Innisfree to the time they immigrate to America to the first years of the telegraph industry to the dreadful Civil War to the time when the automobile is as new as the world of social media is to us now.

It involves the art of music that is the main coping strategy for O’Rourke and Reilly, an ingredient that makes this book recommendable for the lover of the arts. Additionally, it tells of forbidden love and the sufferings that comes with it which will quench the thirst of romance novel fans. It has a hearty amount of bloodshed and rawness that will suit the reading interests of those who prefer masculine themes. There is also the persistence that can inspire those who want to achieve their dreams without surrendering to their families’ opinions, there is the passionate and solid Irish pride for all who love Ireland (and for those who feel the same for their own homelands before they came to the Americas as this book can make them relate in their own way), and also pieces of American history that will resonate with all American readers who grew up on it in schools and the media. It is indeed a novel for all types of readers. I should say here that it gives you an idea of how life was back then when America was still young and under development, where much of transportation between the East Coast and the West Coast, as well as from Europe to America, was extremely basic and had to take at least two weeks up to two months for a passenger to arrive at his or her final destination.

I enjoyed this book for what it is, a saga novel that tells of adventures and misfortunes of people since I am a person who appreciates struggles, journeys, and quests for success. I thought the characters were solid and 3-D due to the way they are developed by Mr. Rooney, where every chapter is told from the first person point of view of important characters throughout the novel. I thought this enabled me to look inside the souls of Brian and Elizabeth and endear them for their strengths as well as their weaknesses. Another aspect of this novel I was amused by was the famous clash between Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants, it really made me smile there. Haha. On a final note, I encourage the adventurous reader (like myself) who will look beyond all the gross and graphic details to really grasp the beautiful meaning of life in this story. How some people are strong and some are weak, how some are ambitious and some are lame. How some are blessed and some are just fortunate. How some are good as angels and others as wicked as the devil. All in all, The Angel of Innisfree is a gem not to be overlooked. Its story is universal and perilous, inspiring and courageous, worthy of a Hollywood movie someday. Have a great day!


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The Angel of Innisfree Patrick F Rooney 9780990743620 Books Reviews

I bought a copy of this novel after having it brought to my attention by the author. The history of the U.S., especially those years between 1800 and today, are my preferred reading for pleasure -and this was a pleasure to read.

The Angel From Innisfree is an excellent historical novel, vivid in detail and accurate in time, one I would recommend to anyone who enjoys novels based on the period between 1848 and 1898. This novel carries us through the eyes of Brian O'Roarke, from the loss of most of his family from religious persecution and the Irish potato famine during 1848, his 16th year, and the rescue of his sister Mary and their immigration to New York. We follow Brian's contributions to the growth of the telegraphic communication system in the U.S. and it's importance in the Civil War. And Music. This novel is filled with the joy of music. I wish I could give it 6 ******.

We follow Elizabeth from Ireland through her schooling in London, her presentation to the Queen during her unwilling coming out, her piano lessons and training with Chopin in Paris and her immigration to the U.S. South, just before and during the Civil War.

And of course we get to follow the young lovers, bound to each other by promises in Ireland in their 16th year, into their long postponed life together. Altogether a wonderful read, one I will keep for a more leisurely read in future.
With the stunning Angel of Innisfree, Patrick Rooney has elevated the genre of romance fiction, which, in recent years has become clichéd and risqué, as opposed to well-written. Rooney has brought heart and soul into his historical romance novel that really touches the reader. His characters, particularly his protagonists Brian and Elizabeth, are engaging, believable and multi-dimensional. His 'opposites attract' lovers fight anything and anyone that would try and keep them apart. It was inspiring to me, especially since we are in the age of sexting, tinder, and takeaways in front of the TV. Their love was pure, beautiful and fierce – powerful enough to survive thousands of miles and dozens of years.

The Angel of Innisfree is an epic romance novel that was skilfully written and totally engrossing. I would love to see it brought to the small or big screen, and can't wait to read more from Rooney in the future. 10 out of 10.
If there is a novel that could soften the hardest heart, it is The Angel of Innisfree by Patrick F. Rooney. It is so much more than your standard romance novel. It is an epic tale that spans decades and continents. The plot follows troubled lovers, Brian O'Rourke and Elizabeth Reilly – she is his Angel of Innisfree, but their 19th Century world cons[ired to keep them apart. Elizabeth pursues her career as a musicians and marries another man. Brian, stuck with the gloom of the Irish Potato Famine, heads to America, for a hope of prosperity. Will they find their way back into each other's arms, or will an abusive husband, civil war, or perhaps time itself, continue to keep them apart.

What I really loved about The Angel of Innisfree was the wistful writing style. It starts with a romantic poem, which sets a relaxed and dreamy pace that allows the reader to settle into the story and get taken away by it. This stunning novel was a real journey full of compassion, heartbreak, hope and tragedy, and I loved every moment.
Wow! What a powerful tale of pride, persistence, and peril this one was. Written by Patrick F Rooney, it is the tale of Irish lovers Brian O’Rourke and Elizabeth Reilly who met during the potato blight of their home country that sadly claims many of their fellow citizens’ lives. It begins from the time the two become acquainted on the Irish island of Innisfree to the time they immigrate to America to the first years of the telegraph industry to the dreadful Civil War to the time when the automobile is as new as the world of social media is to us now.

It involves the art of music that is the main coping strategy for O’Rourke and Reilly, an ingredient that makes this book recommendable for the lover of the arts. Additionally, it tells of forbidden love and the sufferings that comes with it which will quench the thirst of romance novel fans. It has a hearty amount of bloodshed and rawness that will suit the reading interests of those who prefer masculine themes. There is also the persistence that can inspire those who want to achieve their dreams without surrendering to their families’ opinions, there is the passionate and solid Irish pride for all who love Ireland (and for those who feel the same for their own homelands before they came to the Americas as this book can make them relate in their own way), and also pieces of American history that will resonate with all American readers who grew up on it in schools and the media. It is indeed a novel for all types of readers. I should say here that it gives you an idea of how life was back then when America was still young and under development, where much of transportation between the East Coast and the West Coast, as well as from Europe to America, was extremely basic and had to take at least two weeks up to two months for a passenger to arrive at his or her final destination.

I enjoyed this book for what it is, a saga novel that tells of adventures and misfortunes of people since I am a person who appreciates struggles, journeys, and quests for success. I thought the characters were solid and 3-D due to the way they are developed by Mr. Rooney, where every chapter is told from the first person point of view of important characters throughout the novel. I thought this enabled me to look inside the souls of Brian and Elizabeth and endear them for their strengths as well as their weaknesses. Another aspect of this novel I was amused by was the famous clash between Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants, it really made me smile there. Haha. On a final note, I encourage the adventurous reader (like myself) who will look beyond all the gross and graphic details to really grasp the beautiful meaning of life in this story. How some people are strong and some are weak, how some are ambitious and some are lame. How some are blessed and some are just fortunate. How some are good as angels and others as wicked as the devil. All in all, The Angel of Innisfree is a gem not to be overlooked. Its story is universal and perilous, inspiring and courageous, worthy of a Hollywood movie someday. Have a great day!