The Troubles
The Troubles by Connie Johnson Hambley, published by Charylar Press on May 12, 2015, is a suspenseful narrative that explores the complexities of identity and conflict. In this edition, spanning 404 pages, readers follow Jessica Wyeth as she rejects a life of hiding and embarks on a journey to reclaim her past. As she uncovers the truth about her origins, she learns that her seemingly perfect New England upbringing is a facade, leading her to Ireland to confront her mother’s hidden secrets.
This novel intricately weaves together themes of family legacy and personal struggle against the backdrop of the historical tensions in Northern Ireland. Jessica’s involvement in a high-stakes steeplechase inadvertently entangles her in a bombing orchestrated by a group linked to the IRA, forcing her to navigate a dangerous landscape of loyalty and betrayal. The narrative also delves into Michael Conant’s internal conflict as he grapples with his family’s violent history and his feelings for Jessica. The Troubles presents a layered exploration of suspense and the impact of personal choices within a broader socio-political context.
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Jessica Wyeth refuses to be a fugitive hiding under assumed identities. Through sheer grit, she reclaims her life only to discover what she fights for is an illusion. She is not the child of the picture-perfect New England family, but an unwanted castaway. Her frail and reclusive aunt died without exposing the secret that she was Jessica’s mother. Jessica travels to Ireland – her mother’s home – to learn why.When Jessica rides in a world-class steeplechase, she is unwittingly used as an accomplice in a devastating bombing in an English shopping mall. The group behind the bombing is the Charity, a generations old support network of the IRA. Michael Conant, reluctant heir to the Charity, must choose his allegiance to his violent family legacy or the woman he loves. Meanwhile, Jessica’s fight for her life leads to uncovering her mother’s secrets and the divided soul of the Irelands.”The Troubles” is a high-concept suspense novel that views the conflict in Northern Ireland through the prism of American involvement. This sweeping, multi-generational tale gives witness the delicate and dangerous layers inside an ever-unfolding world.
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