Dorothy Macardle
Dorothy Macardle (1889-1958), an Irish writer, novelist, playwright, and historian, was born in Dundalk into a wealthy brewing family. A member of the Gaelic League and Cumann na mBan, Macardle spent time imprisoned because of her activities during the Irish Civil War. She later wrote about those experiences in Earthbound: Nine Stories of Ireland (1924). One of her most famous books was The Irish Republic (1937), a narrative account of the Irish War of Independence and its aftermath. She died...See more
Dorothy Macardle (1889-1958), an Irish writer, novelist, playwright, and historian, was born in Dundalk into a wealthy brewing family. A member of the Gaelic League and Cumann na mBan, Macardle spent time imprisoned because of her activities during the Irish Civil War. She later wrote about those experiences in Earthbound: Nine Stories of Ireland (1924). One of her most famous books was The Irish Republic (1937), a narrative account of the Irish War of Independence and its aftermath. She died in Drogheda in 1958, critical of what she saw as the reduced status of women in the 1937 Constitution of Ireland. See less
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Dorothy Macardle book reviews
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The Uninvited
Disappointing
by DK, Jun 9, 2011
I ordered this book, which is the source for the film starring Ray Milland, because I am always interested to read the source material for favorite movies, operas, etc. The author continuously ... Read More
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The Uninvited
A classic!
Hold on to your seat for the ride of your life!
This book is a Keeper!
The day I received it...I went out on my back porch and sat in a most comfortable chair and delve into my mewly aquired treasure ... Read More