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Customer Reviews for B&H Publishing Group Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
B&H Publishing Group Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
When famine strikes in 1846, Clare Hanley leaves Ireland for the promise of America. But the journey isn't what scares her the most, it's the fact that her older sister and uncle emigrated five years earlier---and vanished! Arriving in New York, can she overcome her fears and a terrible secret that could destroy her family?
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Customer Reviews for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Review 1 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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Date:March 14, 2013
brewsmiller
Age:45-54
Gender:male
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Flight of the Earls is a most enlightening and entertaining novel. The Characters in this tale of immigration come to life as the reader is lead through the hardships and triumphs of coming to America. It was hard to put down as I waited to find out what was coming next. I don't read a lot if this type of novel, but I was completely enthralled by this one. Nice job Michael K!
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Review 2 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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Great New Series
Date:February 7, 2013
Megan DiMaria
Location:Denver, CO
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Wow! I finished Flight of the Earls last week, and I can't stop thinking about the characters I met. Fortunately, it's the first book in a series. I so enjoyed the fast pace of this story, and I'm looking forward to reading the entire Heirs of Ireland series. It feels like one of those epic series--like Winds of War or North and South. You just want to keep reading.
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Review 3 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Hope even in the grit
Date:January 31, 2013
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From the Irish potato famine to the seedy streets of New York, Michael K. Reynolds takes the reader on a moving adventure. The writing sings, the story thrills, the characters are unapologetically realistic, and the message of hope and trust shines even in the grit. A novel not to be missed!
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Review 4 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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History, Drama, Excitement, Tragedy and Family
Date:January 30, 2013
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Michael K. Reynolds in his new book, "Flight of the Earls" Book One in the Heirs of Ireland series published by B&H Publishing Group takes us into the life of Clare Hanley .
From the back cover: "She marveled at the grandeur of Manhattan rising before her...the tiny moving dots on the shoreline became people alive with the bursting commerce of an upstart nation."
It's 1846 in Ireland. When her family's small farm is struck by famine, Clare Hanley and her younger brother, Seamus, set out across the ocean to the Promised Land of America.
Five years prior, Clare's older sister Margaret and her Uncle Tomas emigrated in similar fashion and were not to be heard from again. But Clare must face her fears as she lands in the coming-of-age city of New York. There she discovers love, adventure, tragedy, and a terrible secret which threatens to destroy her family and all she believes.
Flight of the Earls is the first book in a historical novel trilogy based on Irish immigration in the 1840s
Michael K. Reynolds writes vividly! When he presents a scene to you he paints a picture that is rich in detail and color. Instead of standing in an art gallery studying it we have all the pages of this book to admire each and every brush stroke. "Flight of the Earls" is all about family. An Irish family. A family that faces tragedy in the form of The Potato Famine to having to come to America to seek a new life. "Flight of the Earls" is first class adventure as Clare is having to learn to live in a completely new environment. But she is not alone, with her is her family and they will adapt. This is the first book in a new series that is filled with great characters that we come to love and root for. I am so looking forward to the next book in this series which is due this coming July. I'll see you again then.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from B&H Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Review 5 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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A look into Irish history
Date:January 14, 2013
Quality:
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I'm not up on my Irish history, even though I'm of Irish descent from a couple different ancestors. The incidents in this book revealed a part of Irish history I'd heard about, but only in passing. The life and trials of Clare Hanley are well-described and each chapter drew me further into her life.
If you enjoy historical fiction, this book certainly lives up to that expectation. I prefer the romantic side of historical fiction, and "Flight of the Earls" does have some romance, but not enough to categorize it in the romance genre. However, it kept me engaged and willing to spend my time reading it.
***I received this book from the author/publisher for the purpose of review. The above is my honest opinion.***
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Review 6 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
WOW!!
Date:January 9, 2013
Quality:
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Historically accurate, believable, relatable characters, suspense, makes Flight of the Earls a truly remarkable novel! I completed the tale within two days, completely engrossed, I was left breathless and bittersweet not wanting the novel to ever end! Michael Reynolds uses his keen sense of storytelling facts into an easy to read masterpiece!
When the fatal famine of 1846 strikes the blessed country of Ireland, father Liam Hanley makes his young daughter Clare, her brother Seamus, and childhood friend Pierce Brady, take a long trip to New York for work and resources. Clare is heartbroken to leave her sister Caite, and two younger brothers, Ronan and Davin. Fearful for her life with memories of her older sister Maggie and her Uncle Tomas disappearance just a few years ago. Yet, time is critical, and her family are desperate. On the voyage, Clare struggles in crowded living space, hunger and fever, and Seamus means well but always get into trouble. They survive by the grace of God, and find out that their Uncle Tomas is still living but goes under the alias of Patrick Feagles, a now shady businessman, with dirty secrets, and terror for Claire and her family. John Barden, a fighter and friend of her Uncle has Clare smitten, yet she continues to be drawn to the part time newspaper journalist and missionary, Andrew Royce. But who can she trust? Only the soothing words of Clare's Grandma Ella continue to echo in her mind to remember God's hope, and strength along the journey. So many secrets unfold, that will tug at your heart and never let go.
**I received this book for free from B&H Publishing in exchange for my honest, unbiased, non-profit opinion.**
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Review 7 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Amazing Historical Detail
Date:January 5, 2013
KimberlysBookshelf
Location:Ravenna, OH
Age:45-54
Gender:female
In his first novel in the Heirs of Ireland saga, Michael K. Reynolds presents an astounding detail of Irish immigrants in America and their unwavering determination in the midst of famine and shattered dreams. Claire, her brother Seamus, and family-friend, Pierce embark upon a journey to the land of plenty with hopes of relieving the hardships faced by family back home in Ireland only to be met with equal hardships in the new world, as well as the discovery of heart-wrenching family secrets. Reynolds has written a mesmerizing tale filled with remarkable characters and amazing historical details. He's certainly an author who has done his research and extremely well at that. I was immediately transported back in time with his vivid imagery and attention to detail. The sights, the sounds, the smells, and the raw emotions of the characters were brought to life and kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning. Flight of the Earls is a must for any fan of historical fiction and one that I highly recommend. I easily give this novel a FIVE! I'm eagerly awaiting the second installment of this series, In Golden Splendor, currently scheduled to be released this summer on July 15th, 2013.
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Review 8 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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Great storyteller! Easy-to-read style!
Date:January 2, 2013
I was pleasantly surprised with Flight of the Earls. I expected a deeply historical tale, but instead discovered a remarkable immigrant tale full of memorable characters and surprising twists.
I didn’t feel a strong background development to Clare’s romance, but that could be a male-authorship thing. Although, I guess a man enduring a deep, debilitating fear (several times) for a woman shows love, if not romance! ;-)
I enjoyed learning about the San Patricios (Mexico’s Fighting Irish) - something I’d never known about. Although I didn’t care for the abrupt subject change to war during the book, it kept Seamus’ character alive for book 2 in this new trilogy.
Reynolds is a great storyteller with an easy-to-read style. I enjoyed and recommend Flight of the Earls and am looking forward to the release of book 2 this summer, In Golden Splendor.
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. acookingbookworm DOT com*
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Review 9 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Believable
Date:January 2, 2013
The rough life during Ireland's potato famine is the setting of this historical novel. The plot moves at a steady pace, and although at times dreary, the reader has hope. A good bit of both Ireland's and American's history are woven into the story line.
Characters are believable. Clare Hanley, a responsible, determined young lady manages to avoid terrible happenings--some, while the reader holds his breath. It's interesting to watch Clare weave in and out of life's struggles. Her father insists that Clare take her troublesome brother, Seamus, with her to America and Seamus stumbles toward trouble. Clare has her hands full.
I look forward to the second in this series, which will be about Seamus.
Discussion questions are included.
Thank you to Bonnie at Christian Fiction Blog Alliance and B&H Books for my copy.
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Review 10 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
FIVE STARS, TWO THUMBS UP, AND A MUST READ!
Date:December 28, 2012
Leslie Montgomery
Location:Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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Value:
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Michael Reynolds has written a descriptive, breathtaking novel that will take you back to the 1800s to a story that could very well be one from my own Irish heritage.
Michaels characters and story will draw you in with a heightened anticipation that even vetran authors have difficulty intergrating in their novels.
Flight for the Earls will entice you, hold your emotions hostage, then release them with the unexpected, leaving you both speachless and full of joy.
Michael Reynolds writes with the talent of an "old soul". I highly recommend the book; 5 Starts, 2 Thumbs Up, and A MUST READ.
Michaels characters and story will draw you in with a heightened anticipation that even vetran authors have difficulty intergrating in their novels.
Flight for the Earls will entice you, hold your emotions hostage, then release them with the unexpected, leaving you both speachless and full of joy.
Michael Reynolds writes with the talent of an "old soul". I highly recommend the book; 5 Starts, 2 Thumbs Up, and A MUST READ.
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Review 11 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
A Gem of a Book!
Date:December 28, 2012
Brandi U
Location:NV
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
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I have to admit something, I have never read a "historical fiction" book. I knew this book was coming out and being the Irish girl that I am, I decided to give it a shot. I was taken right away to a time and place of great hardship and determination that made me want to keep reading, and reading, and reading!
The prologue sets you up with a vivid description of the Irish life in the mid 1800's. You meet the family and the very different roles that each will play as the story unfolds. The author wastes no time in presenting the hard life families faced during the time of the potato famine. As a reader, I could almost smell "the rot" as it spread from farm to farm. The family dynamics of the Hanley's are very descriptive. I knew the roles of the characters within in first few pages of the book. The stage was set and the story begins to unfold.
The only hope, it seemed, was a trip to America. The Irish were doing all they could to get to "the land of the free" where work was abundant. But,things were not as they seemed when the brother, the oldest sister, and his best friend, land in America after a trip across the ocean threatened to take their lives.
I could not put this book down. The author's ability to take me to these vivid places in the book was amazing! I was so wrapped up in the words written that I started reading it with an Irish accent!
I was so impressed with the imagery! It wasn't hard at all to imagine the sights and the smells of the time. It honestly has something for everyone!
Loved, loved, loved this book!
The prologue sets you up with a vivid description of the Irish life in the mid 1800's. You meet the family and the very different roles that each will play as the story unfolds. The author wastes no time in presenting the hard life families faced during the time of the potato famine. As a reader, I could almost smell "the rot" as it spread from farm to farm. The family dynamics of the Hanley's are very descriptive. I knew the roles of the characters within in first few pages of the book. The stage was set and the story begins to unfold.
The only hope, it seemed, was a trip to America. The Irish were doing all they could to get to "the land of the free" where work was abundant. But,things were not as they seemed when the brother, the oldest sister, and his best friend, land in America after a trip across the ocean threatened to take their lives.
I could not put this book down. The author's ability to take me to these vivid places in the book was amazing! I was so wrapped up in the words written that I started reading it with an Irish accent!
I was so impressed with the imagery! It wasn't hard at all to imagine the sights and the smells of the time. It honestly has something for everyone!
Loved, loved, loved this book!
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Review 12 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Couldn't Put it Down
Date:December 28, 2012
AmyF
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
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The lead character is faced with stepping outside of her comfort zone, a life that she has always known, to travel across the ocean to America in order to save her family's failing potato farm. She was completely afraid of this new season in her life but she knew that it was where God was leading her. Outside of her comfort zone was a whole new world of freedom and adventure. It wasn't always pretty, there were some hard stuff she had to go through to get to the good stuff. She discovers love, adventure, tragedy, and eventually finds God's purpose for her life. God used everything that she had gone through to get her right where He wanted her - and where her ultimate happiness in her life was. All she had to do was to listen. This book is so good and a great way to start your new year - inspiring new ideas and hope for where God has you now and where He is leading you. This book was inspiring and even though I finished it a few days ago, I'm still thinking about it and has inspired me to take more chances this next year and to be stretched more! Love it!
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Review 13 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Masterful Storytelling
Date:December 22, 2012
JillKemerer
Location:Ohio
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
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Get ready to be swept away in this action-packed, emotional tale of one woman's journey to survive and help her family during the potato famine in Ireland.
Clare Hanley, her brother Seamus, and family friend Pierce must journey to America in order to find work and keep their Irish families from starving. The journey tests the three's morals, their loyalties, and their very lives. New York does not live up to its reputation, and the struggles they face tear them apart. But through it all, Clare draws strength from the memory of her siblings back in Ireland and ultimately finds love and a strong faith in God.
I loved this book so much that I devoured it in less than 24 hours! Michael K. Reynolds shows a rare gift of balancing historical details, emotional reactions, a complicated family history, and a fast-paced plot to create characters I couldn't stop rooting for. Clare, especially, as the protagonist melted my heart. I rooted for her every step of the way. My heart hurt at the many injustices she bore out of love and generosity.
The supporting characters displayed plenty of vices, but they also were multi-dimensional. My fingers are crossed that Seamus will get his own book!
Terrific read! I highly recommend it! I can't wait to read more by this talented author.
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book with no obligation to review it. All opinions are my own. It's amazing--get your hands on a copy!*
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Review 14 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
Vivid and captivating novel!
Date:December 21, 2012
Fancyart
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When I read a book, I want to be transported. Flight of the Earls, with it's vivid descriptions and thoughtful story lines, puts you ringside for a whirlwind adventure. It was easy to imagine what each character looked like in my head and I could feel their emotions and struggles through out their lives. You really become invested in each of the characters lives and who you want to root for and against. Weaving fiction with history can be tricky, but I really enjoyed how the author presented pieces in time through out the novel.
It has been awhile where I found it hard to put a book down so, thank you for this great book! Looking forward to more!
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Review 15 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
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This book transported me to the 19th century!
Date:December 20, 2012
Kathy
Location:Sparks, NV
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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Flight of the Earls is a definite page-turner. The author's ability to transport the reader into 19th century Ireland and New York through his gifted storytelling is a pure joy. The story line and the characters in this novel will keep you entertained, but the accurate and colorful description of what life was like for people of this time will remain with you always. Can't wait to read the second book in the series!
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Review 16 for Flight of the Earls, Heirs of Ireland Series #1
Overall Rating:
A great historical novel.
Date:November 27, 2012
Lightatheart
Quality:
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‘Flight of the Earls’ is a joy to read. Sad and shocking at times, but extremely easy to read and very absorbing. It is set in the 1840′s first in Ireland and later in America. This isn’t the kind of story that you know what is going to happen ahead of time. Michael gives clues throughout the story about the characters, but about the time I thought I knew the general direction the story was headed, it would take an unexpected turn.
Wonderfully written, the characters come alive as the story progresses. Monday night I sat down to read a few paragraphs to get a feel for what it was like and the next thing I knew it was 1:30 a.m., Tuesday morning. Then I sat down later in the morning to check my emails and got started again on the story instead, once again the hours flew by, and just like that the book was completed.
Mr. Reynolds doesn’t have a strong, blatant Christian theme to ‘Flight of the Earls’, but he hasn’t shied away from sharing a subtle Christian witness either.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was mentally transported to times and places that are basically alien to our current lives. A time when God, family, and country were more important than ‘I’. A time of monstrous hardships and sacrifices, yet pure joys and contentment. When life was harsh and extremely unfair, but people didn’t expect someone else to fulfill their every whim.
I recommend this book to one and all.
Purposes of Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a digital copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest opinion of it in a review on my blog. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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