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Tread Softly On My Dreams
(1990)The Robert Emmet Story
(The first book in the Liberty Trilogy series)
A novel by Gretta Curran Browne
WINNER OF "READERS' FAVORITE" GOLD MEDAL AWARD
"We were taught nothing about Ireland or its history in school, and when I did learn of the part we played in that struggle I felt shame. The world should know about young men like Robert Emmet."-----Oscar-Winning actor COLIN FIRTH (Sunday Times Magazine)
Finalist in the 'IAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD' for Outstanding Historical Fiction
"A great historical thriller and haunting love story." -- MAYO NEWS
The book some critics are calling "THE IRISH LES MISERABLES".
"Beautifully written, meticulously researched, immensely enjoyable and, by turns, heartbreaking and uplifting." - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.
"Written with feeling and humour, and the meticulous research illuminates the scene without ever intruding upon it". - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"Her research brought her to the Wicklow Hills, the archives in Dublin Castle, and back again to the Crown papers in London ... an incredible story." -- 'IRISH TIMES
"I can honestly say it's one of the most enjoyable books I've read. I can't recommend it highly enough." - IRISH WORLD
"A hidden, secret story behind the commonly received "facts", that has nothing to do with legend ... cuts across political or religious prejudices." -- BELFAST TELEGRAPH
"A truly incredible historical novel set in the beauty of Ireland's dark and tumultuous past. From the very beginning of Tread Softly on My Dreams by Gretta Curran Browne, I was captivated by the rugged beauty of Ireland's mountains and its soft lush valleys. The author's detailed description of each setting enhanced the vision for the story, while each new character increased the intrigue. Every path created provided clarity of the situation, both personal and political, and showed great determined strength of the human spirit to stand firm in the beliefs of a free Ireland, even at the expense of their own lives. I found myself cheering on the hero and heroines of the story, applauding their successes as well as shedding tears at the injustices, brutality, and suffering of the people who simply wanted their freedom. The reader's heart will swell with the love Robert has for Sarah, and the dedication and unspoken love Anne has for Robert. A fantastic read from beginning to end." --
Reviewed by Teresa Syms for READERS' FAVORITE
The Emmets are Protestants, belonging to the elite society of Ireland's ruling class. Born in 1778, Robert Emmet, the youngest son of the State Physician of Ireland, has grown up in the heart of a prosperous and loving family, one of the most respected in Dublin city. From his parents he acquired a deep love of Ireland and a commitment to justice. From his brother Thomas he acquired an understanding of the divisions and inequalities of his country.
A brilliant student at Trinity, Robert casts aside all hopes of a scientific career, all the privileges of his class, to join the United Irishmen - a society dedicated to the union of Protestant and Catholic. But the men in Dublin Castle, determined on the continuance of English rule, force him to flee to France. But even as his boat sails away from his beloved homeland, he looks back and knows he will return - to the cause of his country's freedom, and to the beautiful girl he has fallen in love with, Sarah Curran, the daughter of Ireland's most famous lawyer. -- He returns - and meets Anne Devlin, a passionate and brave Catholic country girl, who becomes his most devoted companion.
Set against the background of the beauty of Ireland, the dark clouds of its past, as well as the humour and dreams of its people, this is a passionate and powerful true story of three young people, Robert Emmet, Anne Devlin, and Sarah Curran, drawn together in love, in hope, and tragedy.
NOTE: - All spelling in this book is British spelling, with some colloquial Irish accents from the household servants
Genre: Historical
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