Will and Isobel, once again at the centre of the story, continue to do their utmost to do the very best for themselves and their extended family and friends as they are confronted with numerous surprises, good and bad. The author transports the reader effortlessly to Victorian Ireland and I quickly settled into the read. This is the third instalment of Lorna Peel’s excellent series The Fitzgeralds of Dublin. My ReviewĪn emotional and well-crafted family saga ~ 5 stars When a bewildering engagement notice is published in The Irish Times, the name of one of the persons concerned sends Will and Isobel on a race against time across Dublin and forces them to break a promise and reveal a closely guarded secret. Lewis Greene’s confession ensures the Ellisons’ expectation of a quiet married life is gone and that Isobel’s elder brother, Alfie Stevens, will be the recipient of an unwelcome inheritance. Martha’s father is dying and he is determined to clear his conscience before it is too late. Isobel Fitzgerald’s mother, Martha, marries solicitor James Ellison but an unexpected guest overshadows their wedding day. REVIEWS “Definitely worth the read for fans of historical family sagas who enjoy a touch of romance as well.” Readers Favorite “Perfect for readers who are looking for a rich and authentic work of historical fiction, one with elements of romance, family loyalties and commitment.#historicalfiction #histfic #romance #victorian #irelandĬan Will and Isobel right the wrongs of the past without hurting those closest to them?ĭublin, Ireland, 1881.

Can Will and Isobel right the wrongs of the past without hurting those closest to them?ĭublin, Ireland, 1881.

A Discarded Son by Lorna Peel