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  • 1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace

  • Irish Century Series, Book 5
  • By: Morgan Llywelyn
  • Narrated by: Mil Nicholson
  • Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (43 ratings)

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1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace

By: Morgan Llywelyn
Narrated by: Mil Nicholson
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The Irish Century concludes in this climactic novel; Llywelyn's masterpiece is complete.

The Irish Century series is the story of the Irish people's epic struggle for independence through the tumultuous course of the 20th century. Morgan Llywelyn's magisterial multi-novel chronicle of that story began with 1916, which was followed by 1921, 1949, and 1972. It now concludes with 1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the Search for Peace. 1999 brings the story from 1972 to the disarmament talks and beginnings of reconciliation among the Irish at the end of the twentieth century.

Barry Halloran, strong, clever, and passionately patriotic, who was the central character of 1972, remains central. Now a crippled photojournalist, he marries his beloved Barbara Kavanaugh, and steps back from the armed struggle. Through his work he documents the historic events that take us from the horrific aftermath of Bloody Sunday through the decades of The Troubles to the present. This is a noble conclusion to an historical mega-novel that will be remembered for years.

©2008 Morgan Llywelyn (P)2021 Tantor
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Loved every minute of this series.

Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. The narrator did a fantastic job performing this excellent series.

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A series to read again and again

A beautiful blending of history with human emotion and sacrifice, seen through the eyes of multiple generations. Llywelyn skillfully sets Irish timeline with world history while bringing events to life.

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its an honest story.

I loved it kind of. ptsd. I lived it. The old IRA men...Special Branch...even met Jerry Adams. This story is a true rendition of the Troubles. I still can't figure out how to tell the difference between a catholic and a prod just by looking at them

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A must read

This entire story beginning with 1916 is a must read for anyone with Irish heritage to better understand our history and character.

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Wonderful series conclusion!!

Anyone having an even passing interest in Irish history who enjoys historical fiction would love this series. I’ve now listened to all five and couldn’t recommend it more highly!

The “declaration” bookends: the one I’ve seen & read a hundred times & the other signed by John Hancock that I’d never heard, were perfect! Thank you Ms Llewelyn for many hours of listening pleasure!!!

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Too much family drama

I like the Irish history,, but I thought the writing was poor and too focused on family drama rather than Irish History

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