Irish Gold

Andrew Greeley makes a great opening book to his series and it's a good one. He opens with Micheal Dermont Coyne, an Irish American who has managed to come out ahead through if nothing else luck, a Nevon Riche American who has had been unlucky in love. He ends up in Ireland where he meets Naula Anne, an Irish lass with a connection with of all things the past, who can bridge it with the present. They end up dealing with one of the greater mysteries of Ireland and one of the more controversial figures in Irish history Micheal Collins and the question of who killed him. Taking the two on a journey through Dermont's family's history and through Ireland's as well. A truly great read and beginning for the series.

It is a great love story and a bit of history one can learn a great deal from. I've fallen in love with the characters and history, and me being a"prod" at that! Thank you Andrew M. Greeley for a reprieve from my albeit, rewarding days of mothering. It is nice to read of such grand loving characters in my nights!

This is a non-stop read. I'd reccomend the book to anyone looking for a little romance, history, and mystery in an Irish setting. The author has uniquely captured the Irish and Irish-American cultural traits and interwoven it with an interesting history in attempting to solve some of the mystery of Michael Collin's assasign.

I have been a fan of Andrew Greeley for a long time--my first introduction was "White Smoke." This book eclipses that fine tale. The good Father is a skilled story-teller and a sensualist to boot! His weaving of history along with the modern love story between Nuala and Dermot was delightful. I didn't want to put it down. It also offers a plausible explanation for Mick Collins' death. In addition, it brought back fond memories of my travels in Ireland to find my family roots. Turn off the t.v., get a good drink, a comfortable chair, and prepare to enjoy yourself.

Andrew Greely sttikes gold with this wonderfully romantic mystery novel! Nuala is the most appealing character I've ever read! Dermot is real and awkward and full of life! The inner diologue is shockingly realistic. Both sexes will enjoy this one. Finally a romantic novel written from a male perspective that is well written and explores the sensitive, insecure side of men without sacrificing the rough-and-tumble! A great balance!

It was my first contact with the author Father Andrew M. Greeley and that's the only reason I put a 9 and not a10. I was amazed by his vividness and skill the clarity and effectiveness of his prose. There are no romantic cliches here, only real emotions of everyday people. I will surely read more of your books Father Andrew M. Greeley. Being a Greek I can't say that I have so much knowledge of the Irish History. I am certainly intrigued to learn much more. This is the accomplishment of the author that I value most. His book being very much entertaining, it goes beyond entertainment. It gives information, it analyses a point of view, an aspect about what happened in a certain occasion that remains one of the mysteries of modern history.God Bless You Father and May Keep You Well.