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In 1969 London socialite Katherine Fletcher is dispatched by her family to attend the funeral of her bachelor uncle in rural Kilkenny. She soon discovers that she has no idea who, if anyone, she can trust and that nothing is as it seems. In spite of this, Katherine decides to stay and battle the many hardships of running her uncle's primitive farm, hoping to uncover the truth surrounding his untimely and suspicious death. She discovers that she is not only unwelcome but also abhorred in this tight-knit community. Following a series of violent assaults, she finds herself unwittingly entangled in a republican paramilitary operation with far-reaching consequences. When the truth about the ruthless republican network, her uncle's death and her family entanglements become clear, Katherine realises she must grasp her own power and use it.

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'The reader will revel in the lush descriptions and ambiguous characters in this novel, which, though sometimes written in an unconventional style, slowly reveals the shocking history of the Butler family. A magnificent work.' - Barbara Scott Emmett, author. 'The author takes you into the psyche of an imperfect protagonist on a journey of self-discovery and intrigue, weaving external historical events into the fictional personal story in a compelling and credible way'. - Charles Ray, author.

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Though born in South Africa and raised in East Anglia, Phyllida Taylor has lived all her adult life in rural Ireland. She is a mother of seven, and a grandmother of thirteen. Mediation is her profession, writing her passion. She holds a BSc (1st Class Hons.), an MA and a Distinction in Creative Writing from Maynooth University. Her skills and talents range from entrepreneurship, equitation and riding instructor, youth leader and community activist to being the only person she knows who finds four-leafed clovers.

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