Kitty's War - by Eimear Lawlor (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Inspired by real life events Kitty's War is the new sweeping historical novel by the bestselling author of Dublin's Girl, Eimear Lawlor.

Kilkenny, 1939. Ireland might be neutral, but Kitty Flynn is caught in her own war. Forced to give up her child at seventeen, she escaped to London in search of a fresh start.

However, in 1941, upon hearing that her brother, Anthony, who had been injured during the Spanish Civil War, is now gravely ill, Kitty must return home to care for him. In a time where food and medicine are scarce, Kitty is relieved to secure a nursing job - that is, until G2, the Irish Intelligence notices her proficiency in German...

G2 are determined to use Kitty's translation skills to extract information from the German internees at The Curragh Military Camp, even using Anthony as leverage.

Before she knows it, Kitty finds herself in the treacherous world of espionage. But when Anthony is arrested, Kitty must decide: will she sacrifice herself to save her brother?

Review Quotes

"Kitty's War is a sweeping historical romance packed with memorable characters. Written with a sharp eye for wartime detail, this novel is full of heart" --Henrietta McKervey

"Kitty's War is a beautiful and captivating page- turner. I was hooked from the first page to the last. Eimear can effortlessly transport the reader to a different time. A rich mixture of emotion and intrigue set against the evocative backdrop of history" --Sheila Forsey

"A humane and compassionate telling of what life was like here during The Emergency, it's a novel about one woman's courage and grace under fire." --Westmeath Examiner

"A fantastic, moving, emotional, sweeping historical read. It had me on my toes turning to learn more, and what an ending" --Theresa Quinn, Liffey FM

"This was a wonderfully crafted story. It was heartfelt, emotional, and I couldn't put it down" --Daily Star

"PRAISE FOR EIMEAR LAWLOR:

'A great read with memorable characters, plenty of drama and lots of local history, providing a great snapshot of Dublin during the Irish War of Independence' Family Tree Magazine.

'An interesting, page-turning story set in 1917'" --Irish Examiner Weekend Supplement

"fascinating" --Kildare Nationalist

"Eimear's commitment to historical accuracy and emotional depth offering readers an authentic and moving reading experience" --Hi Style

"compulsive reading...once start you may truly find it difficult to put down" --Liffey Champion

"Kitty's War is a must-read for Irish women who want to learn more about our history and who adore an emotional tale" --Her.ie

"Readers love Eimear Lawlor!

'Reminiscent of Pam Jenoff's WWII novels and carried the suspense and anticipation of Eoin Dempsey's Finding Rebecca... The chemistry between the main characters was incredible.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Loved this!... Full of romance, political intrigue, suspense, and history.' Arrow Reads, 5 stars
'Fantastic read. I have been completely unable to put this one down. I cannot wait to read more by this author' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars
'I loved this book... Very highly recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'A great historical fiction novel that has romance, political intrigue, suspense, and most definitely action.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Wow... exciting and captivating.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Love learning about this time period in Irish history... drew me in immediately.' NetGalley Reviewer," --4 stars

About the Author

Eimear Lawlor was born in Co. Cavan and now lives in city of Kilkenny with her husband John and two sons. Unfortunately, her middle child Ciara passed away in 2016, who was the inspiration of her writing career. Her debut novel Dublin's Girl was an Irish Times bestseller and was inspired by the true story of her aunt, who worked with Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera as their private secretary.
Eimear Lawlor was born in Co. Cavan and now lives in city of Kilkenny with her husband John and two sons. Unfortunately, her middle child Ciara passed away in 2016, who was the inspiration of her writing career. Her debut novel Dublin's Girl was an Irish Times bestseller and was inspired by the true story of her aunt, who worked with Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera as their private secretary.