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Under the Emerald Sky: A tale of love and betrayal in 19th century Ireland (The Irish Fortune Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Juliane Weber (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 223 ratings

Book 1 of 2: The Irish Fortune Series

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"Under the Emerald Sky reaches another level in storytelling, the kind where the characters remain with you long after you have closed the book." – The Historical Fiction Company

It’s 1843 and the Englishman Quinton Williams has come to Ireland to oversee the running of his father’s ailing estate and escape his painful past. There he meets the Irishwoman Alannah O’Neill, whose family is one of few to have retained ownership of their land, the rest having been supplanted by the English over the course of the country's bloody history. Seeing the injustices of Victorian Ireland, Alannah’s brother Kieran has learned to hate the English and imperialism. Aware of Kieran’s hostility towards the English, Alannah keeps her growing relationship with Quin a secret – but it's a secret that can't be kept for long from those plotting to end England’s oppression of the Irish people. In the face of hate and revenge, an action-packed romance ensues.

But all the while, Ireland is deeply troubled, steeped in the stark contrasts that separate the rich few from the plentiful poor – which will prove to have devastating consequences.

Can Quin and Alannah find happiness in a land teetering on the brink of disaster?

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"[...F]rom the first line to the last line, this is a book which excites and intrigues in the way a classic Historical Romance novel should do. [...] There are so many great things to say about this novel - the layers are so perfectly entwined, yet the story opens up like a blossoming rose as Ms Weber takes you by the hand and leads you through the travails of living during this turbulent time in Irish history - a time when the politics of the nobility held sway, where only a smattering of the Irish actually owned their own land, and how so many suffered from lack of decent food and housing. [...] The characters are SO believable, and the emotions, both intimate and public, are incredibly relatable; so much so that Under the Emerald Sky reaches another level in storytelling - the kind where the characters remain with you long after you have closed the book, and you are longing to know what happens next for them. [...]"
-The Historical Fiction Company (bronze medallist Book of the Year 2021)

"[...A] mesmerizing romance set in historical times. [...] An intelligently plotted and atmospheric historical novel, Under the Emerald Sky takes readers on a rollicking ride through a turbulent period in Irish history and follows a love that is "forbidden." The setting is beautifully written and skillfully set at a time in which the Irish experience oppression under English rule and when only a few locals had the privilege of owning their land. The author weaves elements of the Great Famine into the story and skillfully explores its impact on society. The conflict is written on multiple levels, and I adored how the author handled the social and political crisis of the time. Juliane Weber writes believable characters, exploring their humanity and emotions with finesse and exposing inner worlds to which readers can easily connect."
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"Under the Emerald Sky is a cross between historical dramatic fiction and romance. Author Juliane Weber has skillfully recreated one of Ireland's most turbulent eras in the 1800s. It shows how love can grow between people from vastly different backgrounds, and the effect it has on their families and communities. [...] Under the Emerald Sky isn't a typically touching romance. It also touches on betrayal and heartbreak. If you're looking for a quick and easy read that only covers the boy meets girl part of a story, it's not what you'll find in Juliane Weber's novel. It has well-developed characters and a realistic plotline. With Under the Emerald Sky, readers get to see what life was like in 1840s Ireland and how difficult love can be between two very different people."
-Entrada Publishing

About the Author

Juliane Weber is a scientist turned historical fiction writer, and author of the Irish Fortune Series. Her stories take readers on action-packed romantic adventures amid the captivating scenery and folklore of 19th century Ireland.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LSC6HN3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 23, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3254 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 465 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #94,382 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #83 in Historical Irish Fiction
- #313 in Historical British Fiction
- #579 in Historical British & Irish Literature

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Juliane Weber is a scientist turned historical fiction writer, and author of the Irish Fortune Series. Her stories take readers on action-packed romantic adventures amid the captivating scenery and folklore of 19th century Ireland. Book One in the series, Under the Emerald Sky, was awarded bronze medals in The Historical Fiction Company 2021 Book of the Year Contest and The Coffee Pot Book Club 2022 Book of the Year Contest.

Book Two in the series, Beneath the Darkening Clouds, was selected as an Editors' Choice title by the Historical Novel Society and was awarded a bronze medal in The Historical Fiction Company 2022 Book of the Year Contest.

Juliane lives with her husband and two sons in Hamelin, Germany, the town made famous by the story of the Pied Piper.

For more information, visit Juliane's website:

https://www.julianeweber.com/

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Sara R Sullivan

An excellent book with appealing characters.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

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Under the Emerald Sky is an excellent book, with appealing characters and a love story that overcomes hardship and peril. Looking forward to reading the second book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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Wonderful excursion into the early 1800s of Ireland. Through a great cast of characters you’ll experience hardships, betrayal, criminal pursuits, murder, blackmail, corruption, loyalty, compassion, elite vs laborers vs peasants, and of course, a bit of romance. There is resolution and an epilogue and the story continues in a second book.

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A terrific read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021

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Under the Emerald Sky by Juliane Weber is a dynamic historical adventure romance taking place in beautiful Ireland a few years before the potato famine. Irish revolutionaries pit themselves against the British occupation forces, and Alannah learns her brother has joined one of the more violent groups. Her brother expects her to be a pawn in their schemes, but she has other plans. She has fallen in love with the Englishman, Quinn Williams, and together they sabotage the scheme, and Alannah is free to marry Quinn. But as you read and learn about the history of the subjugated Irish, you also realize a threat is hanging over Quinn's and Alannah's happiness as they work to better things for their Irish tenants. Evil is lurking and you cannot help but wait for the shoe to drop. Over and over, the tension builds though things seem peaceful. Then in the blink of an eye, evil descends. The reader is given some good clues, but it is still sad when the villain strikes. Alannah and Quinn do overcome the evil, but they realize someone else was behind the villain's evil. But who. There are a couple of good suspects, and I look forward to Weber's next book when we discover who is the mastermind. A terrific read. You will love the romance and the Irish history.
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Engrossing

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023

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I did enjoy reading this book. I loved the multiple plots. But it's was just a bit to wordy and repetitive. I am actually looking forward to the next book in the series.

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023

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I was quickly wrapped up in this book. I found myself reading before work, during my lunch hours, after work - whenever I had a few minutes. The research that went into this book is evident. The characters are believable, the story engrossing. I immediately downloaded the next book as soon as I finished this one!

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023

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This is a good story, though the characters could have been more fully developed. This really should be two or three books.

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For All Those Who Love Irish Historicals

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

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This well-written and researched Victorian historical Irish novel with a lovely cover gave the reader an insight of the hardships, division, and the culture of the time. Although it is lengthy and written with a Victorian flair, it depicts the development of the characters over time in reference to overcoming disparity and threats to their well-being and way of life. Recommended for all those book-lovers of this era and setting for a fascinating week long + read.

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Irish Tale

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024

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A tale of adjusting to Irish life, struggles of siblings, of poor, of spouses, of tenants, of crops and animals, and more

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Fascinating love story with historical background

Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2021

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The first pages that are available for free got me hooked and I purchased the whole book.

A good investment. I enjoyed reading the book which includes a love story, a bit of thrill and some interesting historical background. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Tony

Recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2023

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Set in 1843, the main characters are a former Army officer, Quin Williams, and a young Irishwoman, Alannah O’Neill. There is enough hostility towards the British to mean their relationship has to be kept a secret. I was surprised to find the potato famine is reserved for the second book in this two-book series, so 'Under the Emerald Sky' develops the characters at a leisurely pace, although there are plenty of hints about what is to come.

I liked the unexpected twists and turns of the narrative, and how the back-story of the likeable protagonists unfolds to create memorable characters. Juliane Weber's storytelling blends romance and suspense to create a page-turning narrative that kept me hooked.

The evocative story would lend itself well to a screenplay, and several times I was reminded of my own visits to the Irish countryside. I enjoyed the book, and recommend reading it as a prequel to the second book in the series, 'Beneath the Darkening Clouds'.

Suna G

Simply marvelous

Reviewed in Germany on October 5, 2021

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What a beautiful, beautiful book.It was riveting to the end!!!

Stephanie Davies

Fantastic first novel

Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2020

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A well written first novel with interesting and three dimensional characters. Can’t wait for the next one!

RoyMcC

Forbidden love in rural 19c Ireland

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2022

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A well-crafted story set in the rural Ireland of the mid 1800s. It’s a tale of a spirited young woman in a male-dominated society, her brother turned brattish and abusive, and her growing attachment to the English landlord of the farm down the road. Alannah is torn between loyalty and following her heart. The storyline and its sub-plots are played out with a – perhaps somewhat romanticised – background of the poor cottiers of the district eking out a bare living, their lives uneasily bound to those who own the land they work. The author presages the disaster which will soon befall those people in her next book. Gently written, a happy ending, looking forward to how Alannah deals with circumstances to come.

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