Book Overview
THE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O'CONNOR SERIES BOOK TWO A line of women who would be warriors for truth "It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O'Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow after her, bright stars who would break forth from the courses to which they are bound and restore right in this murderous world..." To Kathleen O'Connor, Cahira's story is nothing more than a charming legend--until her research divulges that several of Cahira's heirs did, indeed, leave the traditional roles of womanhood to fight for right. Stunned, Kathleen realizes she herself bears Cahira's mark. Is Kathleen destined to continue the legacy in the twenty-first century? To discover how the histories of these women relate to her own future, Kathleen must delve deep into the past to learn the truth about The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor... Aidan O'Connor Aidan O'Connor was raised among pickpockets and prostitutes in a Dutch colony on Java, Indonesia. But when a world-famous cartographer discovers her natural artistic talent, she is given a chance to leave her troubled life behind. Disguised as a boy, Aidan joins her benefactor at sea and begins the work of drawing the flora and fauna of the new world. This fresh beginning leads her into adventure--and to a great love. But can this love survive the force of Aidan's past...and her ambitions for her future?
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307458776
ISBN13:9780307458773
Release Date:February 2010
Publisher:Waterbrook Press
Length:422 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent Historical Fiction Set in the 1600s
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is the second book in a four book series titled "The Heirs of Cahira O'Connor" (the first one, also excellent, is titled the Silver Sword). In this book Aiden O'Connor learns to survive and maintain her virtue when her father dies at sea, leaving her and her mother homeless and without money. Aiden, who has a God-given talent of drawing & painting, is given a chance to use her gift disguised as a boy on a ship. The story is an excellent example of how good overcomes evil and how one can rise (with God's help) above unfortunate circumstances. The author does a thorough job of researching the culture of the Dutch in the time period, provides accurate details of water coloring & painting, and how life was typically lived on a ship in the 1600s. It was a terrific book, as was the first one. I highly recommend them!
Awesome Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book surprised me! (in a VERY good way) I read the first book in this series, "The Silver Sword", and didn't think much of it so I wasn't really looking forward to reading this one so I was amazed when I couldn't pull myself out of this one. Some of the other reviewers said that the book captures your attention and you won't be able to put it down. This is sooo true! I found myself taking it everywhere with me so that I could read it, including the grocery store. I was constantly wondering what was going to happen next with Aidan! So definitely read this book one and all and also check out my other reviews! :)
A Wonderful Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I liked it better than the first in the series, although that was good too. Stories about the sea always interest me and the book held my interest all the way through. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to paint as well. The character's faith in God was brought out through the whole book. I am looking forward to the third in the series.
Most enthralling historical novel that I've ever read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This novel and this series bring to life a world of characters that I regret having to say good-bye to at the end. Angela Elwell Hunt is a strong writer and a wonderful tool for Christ. I would (and might) go broke if she keeps writing such beautiful works.
Wonderful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I couldn't wait to read this book. After reading the Silver Sword to not have read the Golden Cross would have broken my heart. The story was so fast I wish I was still reading it. Hunt is truly an artist in her own way. Aidan is a figure that all people can draw strengh from. Read this book and I know you will come away feeling like you've read a masterpiece.
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