In A Beautiful Ferocity, the second instalment of the Cullen's Celtic Cabaret Series, we're taken on a thrilling ride through the Roaring Twenties as Ireland fights for her freedom. Peter Cullen leads his troupe of eclectic performers through the troubled country, in a daring new direction, entertaining audiences who've had enough of the old ways. When their cabaret is threatened, the performers must fight to keep their dream alive, treading the dangerous line between propriety and entertainment.

When outside forces intervene, and put not just their livelihoods in danger, but their lives, loyalty, friendship and even the bonds of love are tested to the edge of endurance.

'Susie Murphy...is an absolute HIT...This is another excellent installment to a beautiful series.' The Lit Bitch, book reviewer

Their choices have shackled her dreams...

It's 1836, and Bridget and Cormac have arrived, full of hope, to the city of Boston with their growing family. However, as they adjust to domestic life together for the first time, they face anti-Irish sentiment from the local Americans, as well as a threat to their happiness from a much closer source.

Cormac undertakes the challenging search for his missing sister, Bronagh. He is determined to do all he can to put the broken pieces of his family back together, but the appalling truth he uncovers will shake him to his core.

Meanwhile, as Emily grows up in this new country, she realises how her parents' past actions will affect her entire future and she begins to covet that which is no longer within her reach. When she receives an unexpected proposition, will she be able to resist its temptation, despite the untrustworthy nature of the person behind it?

A Class Coveted is the fourth book in Susie Murphy's historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the fifth book, A Class Reunited.

Praise for A Class Coveted:

'A Class Coveted is author Susie Murphy's BEST book yet...An outstanding read that I just didn't want to end.' Book Reviews for U, book reviewer

'Simply superb storytelling...a story of love and family to savor. Strongly recommended.' Historical Novel Society (May 2022 issue Historical Novels Review)

'Once again, Susie Murphy has created a page-turning and beautifully paced novel...Her observations on class and culture blend seamlessly with the narrative.' Lisa Reads Books, book reviewer

'It's Outlander without the time travel, except that I'm absolutely traveling back in time while I read it.' Ashley O'Melia, author and freelance writer

'It felt like meeting up with old friends, and I couldn't read it fast enough.' Coffee, Books and China Cups, book reviewer

'Each book keeps getting better and better...Susie Murphy wields her pen in her usual style, making the reader both cheer and weep for her characters.' Kelsey Gietl, author of the War Across Waters duology

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ 'The story keeps getting better and better!'

★★★★★ 'Of all the books in the series, this was my favorite.'

★★★★★ 'I absolutely could not put this book down.'

★★★★★ 'Well worth the wait!'

★★★★★ 'A must read for those who love historical family sagas.'

★★★★★ 'Heartfelt and tender and heartbreaking and uplifting.'

★★★★★ 'Wow! Another great read in this wonderful series.'

★★★★★ 'Well paced and gripping, with an exciting finish.'

★★★★★ 'I love following the characters through their triumphs and turmoil.'

★★★★★ 'I can't wait for the next book.'

'I just love these characters...they truly feel like people I know.' Lisa Boyle, author of the Paddy Series

An extraordinary bequest alters their fate...

In the winter of 1846, Cormac and Bridget receive two letters that will change their lives forever. Lord Bewley has died and left Bewley Hall to Cormac, while potato blight has struck the Oakleigh Estate, driving the tenants to appeal to Bridget for help. With their world turned upside down, they decide to leave America and cross the Atlantic to meet the challenges of their pressing responsibilities.

As for their daughter Emily, she faces a choice of her own: will she go with her family or stay in America for her art...and for Rory?

Heading towards new horizons, they must all strive to re-establish themselves while hampered by distrust and prejudice on multiple fronts. When separation once again plunges a member of the family into grave danger, will they be able to distinguish friend from foe?

A Class Inherited is the sixth book in Susie Murphy's historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story will continue in the seventh book, A Class Divided.

Praise for A Class Inherited:

'This lovely saga has more than earned its name...the book is a delight to read.' Historical Novel Society (May 2024 issue Historical Novels Review)

'Susie Murphy's writing and storytelling skill has once again kept me spellbound, as I stayed up way past my bedtime, telling myself just one more chapter.' Lisa Reads Books, book reviewer

'I am really experiencing such an array of emotions...This series is so worth your time.' Book Reviews for U, book reviewer

'Susie Murphy has a style that puts you at the heart of the book from the start giving you characters that you want to see succeed.' Mandie Griffiths, book reviewer at Jen Med's Book Reviews

'I was drawn into the story right away...Don't miss this series!' The Lit Bitch, book reviewer

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ 'My favorite book of the series so far!'

★★★★★ 'Very strong women characters. I was totally engrossed.'

★★★★★ 'This beautifully written series just keeps getting better.'

★★★★★ 'Susie Murphy comes through again!'

★★★★★ 'She has brought the characters to life and made the story real.'

★★★★★ 'Every time I think I know what's coming next, it's a surprise.'

★★★★★ 'I could not put this book down!'

★★★★★ 'One of the best series of books I've ever read.'

★★★★★ 'Wow, what a story, absolutely brilliant.'

★★★★★ 'Fantastic read yet again and can't wait for the next one!'

A love forbidden by family. A feud spanning generations.

A woman still yearning for freedom.

Twenty years after she was driven away from her family and the only man she ever truly loved, Jo Devereux has returned to the small Irish village where she grew up. And this time, she wants answers.

What happened to her family during the Irish Civil War? Did her great-uncle's best friend really shoot him dead? And what did this "war of the brothers" mean for mothers, sisters and daughters?

Searching through papers bequeathed by her estranged mother, Jo uncovers astonishing truths about her grandmother and great-aunt - secrets of a cold-blooded murder with consequences that ricocheted down the generations into her own life.

Urged on by Rory O'Donovan, her lost love and the son of her family's sworn enemies, Jo is tempted to reignite the fires of rebellion. Can she ever go back to the life she'd made for herself in San Francisco? Or will what she's learning about her heritage incite her to cast off caution - and claim what should have been hers?

In this heart-breaking saga about a young woman, her doomed lover, and the war-torn history that threatens to destroy their future as well as their past, you'll find almost 600 pages of romance, revenge and redemption by the bestselling and award-winning author Orna Ross.

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About the Author
Ross, Orna: - One of the 100 most influential people in publishing. The Bookseller ORNA ROSS is an award-winning Irish novelist and poet--and an international advocate for independent authors. She writes and publishes a wide range of books: inspirational poetry, literary-historical fiction, and publishing guides. A vegan, mindful runner, daily meditator and f-r-e-e-writer, Orna lives and works in London. When not writing, she runs the global non-profit Alliance of Independent Authors, ALLi (ally with an i) with Philip, her husband and co-director.

When an old friend is arrested in Dublin, tour guide Lana Hansen will need the luck of the Irish to clear him of the crime.

Lana is thrilled her friend, Jeremy, and his wife are on her tour to Ireland. The couple are having the time of their lives exploring the country's rich literary and cultural history, until they run into Guy Smith, a reporter Jeremy recently exposed as a fraud.

A tussle turns into a fight and leaves both men vowing to destroy the other. Yet cross words and dirty looks tell Lana that Jeremy is not the only client on her tour who has a grudge against the reporter.

When Guy is murdered at the same pub Lana's group is present at, Jeremy is the police's number one suspect. But did he really murder the reporter? Or was it one of her other guests?

Lana keeps their tour going and her ears open for any clues that might help free her friend. Can she discover the true killer's identity before their trip to the Emerald Isle draws to a close?

The Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mysteries are heartwarming stories about making friends, traveling, and celebrating new experiences. Join tour guide Lana Hansen as she leads tourists and readers to fascinating cities around the globe on intriguing adventures that often turn deadly.

Books in the Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery series:

Book 1 - Death on the Danube: A New Year's Murder in Budapest

Book 2 - Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris

Book 3 - Death by Windmill: A Mother's Day Murder in Amsterdam

Book 4 - Death by Bagpipes: A Summer Murder in Edinburgh

Book 5 - Death by Fountain: A Christmas Murder in Rome

Book 6 - Death by Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Murder in Dublin

Book 7 - Death by Flamenco: An Easter Murder in Seville

Book 8 - Death by Gondola: A Springtime Murder in Venice

Book 9 - Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik

Books 10-12 - Coming Soon!!

About the Author
Alderson, Jennifer S.: - Jennifer S. Alderson was born in San Francisco, raised in Seattle, and currently lives in Amsterdam. After traveling extensively around Asia, Oceania, and Central America, she moved to Darwin, Australia, before settling in the Netherlands. Her background in journalism, multimedia development, and art history enriches her novels. Jennifer's love of travel, art, and culture inspires her award-winning Zelda Richardson Mystery series, her Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mysteries, and her standalone stories. When not writing, she can be found in a museum, biking around Amsterdam, or enjoying a coffee along the canal while planning her next research trip.

Dublin, Ireland 1915

Eighteen-year-old May Gallagher is beautiful but restless, and longs for the freedom to live her own life, to decide her own destiny. Mollycoddled as the only remaining child of middle-class parents in the suburbs, she sneaks out to the theatre when she can. She is mesmerised by the captivating actor Peter Cullen, and wishes she could enjoy a more bohemian life.

The Great War is taking all the boys away, and the promise that it will all be over by Christmas is ringing more hollow with each passing month.

Her parents would be appalled if they knew she'd befriended the enigmatic Peter, who was from the wrong side of the city, but there is something about him that intrigues May.

When catastrophe strikes Peter, it's to May that he turns, and in that moment she knows her life will never be the same again.

When Cullen's Celtic Cabaret rolls into a sleepy Irish seaside town, their eccentric and theatrical presence stirs up a flurry of excitement-the public clamouring to buy tickets for the greatest show in Ireland.

Set against the backdrop of a relentless war for Ireland's freedom, the stakes are higher than ever for Peter Cullen and his troupe as they try to stay out of the conflict. But as they soon discover, that's a luxury nobody can afford. As well as fighting the forces of occupation, some people are using this time of chaos to settle old scores, and it seems the cabaret has gathered some sinister enemies. With danger lurking around every corner, Peter must fight to protect all he's worked so hard to build.

Rivers of Wrath is the third book in the Cullen's Celtic Cabaret Series.

The opportunity of a lifetime lands in Peter Cullen's lap and nothing is going to stop him taking full advantage, not even the misgivings of his wife. Cullen's Celtic Cabaret has been flying high, but the real goal, the secret desire of Peter's heart, America, is finally, incredibly, looking like a reality.

The troupe are not at all prepared for what awaits them in prohibition era Atlantic City and they are dazzled by the bright lights. Keeping discipline and ensuring everyone remains focused drives Peter to the edge of his patience, but he soon realises that this is the least of his problems, as the gloss and sheen of the New Jersey shore reveals a dark side, and somehow his cabaret has fallen foul of it.

What begins as a summer of fun, looks to be taking a sinister turn, and Peter is in way over his head. He can possibly survive, all he needs now is the luck of the Irish.

If you enjoyed The Great Gatsby or Boardwalk Empire, you'll love The Gem of Ireland's Crown, the latest instalment of Cullen's Celtic Cabaret.