This page-turning narrative follows the twists and turns of the life of hostage-turned-diplomat James Leander Cathcart upon the international stage of diplomacy, trade, and maritime statecraft at a time when America's place in the world was hanging in the balance.
Des Ekin embarks on a roadtrip around the entire coast of Ireland, in search of our piratical heritage, uncovering an amazing history of swashbuckling bandits, both Irish-born and imported.
A fascinating new insight into the epic conflicts between Spain's Philip III and Elizabeth I of England, culminating in the Spanish invasion of Ireland, the fateful Battle of Kinsale and the downfall of the Gaelic insurgent chieftains O'Neill and O'Donnell.
This journey around the entire coast of Ireland brings to light the country's pirate history, featuring a swashbuckling cast of notable characters both Irish-born and imported.
A top politician stands accused of multiple murder. A psychiatrist is threatened and the life of her small son is in danger. A well-known investigative journalist is forced to put his career on the line and his future in doubt.
