The Victim’s Face
The Victim’s Face by Kenneth R. Dodds is a historical fiction novel published by Xlibris Corporation LLC on November 10, 2015. Spanning 434 pages, this edition presents a narrative set against the backdrop of December 1956, during the IRA’s Border Campaign in Northern Ireland. The story explores the training of new recruits alongside veterans and the complex dynamics of conflict, intelligence, and relationships during this tumultuous period.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals like Rory Vance, a young man in the Fermanagh RUC, as he navigates his relationship with Áine amidst the escalating violence. The novel delves into the impact of the conflict on both soldiers and civilians, highlighting the often-overlooked aspects of Irish Border history. Through its characters and events, The Victim’s Face offers insight into a significant yet neglected chapter in the historical narrative of Ireland.
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December 1956. The IRA begins its Border Campaign in Northern Ireland. It trains raw recruits with veterans like Dan Keohane and explosives expert Francie Shaw. A sleeper inside the Northern Security Services provides intelligence, and agents abroad buy heavy weapons to tip the balance. Can the IRA be held back? Rory Vance, a young Donegal man in the Fermanagh RUC, finds his relationship with Áine, from across the border, severely tested by the conflict. Can it survive? The victims were not only soldiers and policemen. This novel closely follows the main facts of a neglected period of Irish Border history.
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