The Tenants of Time

3586. The Tenants of Time, by Thomas Flanagan (read June 9, 2002) I read the author's The Year of the French in June 1979 but never noted the succeeding novels until now. This one is the novel, published in 1988, covering the period from the Fenian uprising of 1867 till the fall of Parnell in 1891. Though there is not a drop of Irish blood in my background, Irish history has always fascinated, especially the 19th century, and I found this fictional
treatment extremely well-done. I became convinced the author portrays the time and locale well, and the intricate plot poignantly satisfies. ( )

Continuing the great span of Irish history. Classic and beautiful. ( )

The Parnell era of Irish history and Parnell's own downfall, are mirrored in the relationship of two of a half dozen main characters in this fine page turner. It also explores "what is history?" and how a single event can not only shape lives but link them. ( )