ASHES ON THE TONGUE, THE STAIN OF SILENCE and BURDEN OF FREEDOM
In 1950s Northern Ireland, two families are connected by a history steeped in secrecy, violence and betrayal.Ruby and Victor Crozier are Protestants, with one daughter, Fen, still at home. When Victor forces Fen out of school and into work in a linen mill, she begins to learn about the darkness in her family’s history.
Rose and Dermot Quinn are Roman Catholics and parents of fifteen children. Their eldest son, John Joe, has just come home from England where he works and sends home much needed money.
When Fen and John Joe unwittingly witness an atrocity, they are drawn into a web of danger emanating not only from within their own homes but also from the violent campaign for a unified Ireland. In fear of reprisals, they each make decisions which will have far-reaching consequences and change their young lives forever.
The BARE BOOKS PODCAST is back after a summer break with three great episodes broadcasting on Hallowe’en. Christmas Day and St. Valentine’s Day. Each one is a Flash Fiction special and submissions are open now for all three episodes. If you fancy flexing your writing muscles – whether you’re new to writing or an experienced author – take a look at the prompts below. More information over on the Bare Books website.
