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Defying Donn
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By: Stephen McWilliams
Publisher: M C Tonery
Published: May 2026
Pages: 336
Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature
Language: English
Available as: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9781912441501

In the quiet fields of West Cork, young Michael Collins grows up listening to stories of rebellion, loyalty and the land. The lessons of family, community, and history shape a determined young man whose life will soon be swept up in the fight for Ireland’s future. Far away in the industrial streets of Belfast, Patrick “Qwee” O’Connell faces a different reality. As sectarian tensions explode into violence, he is drawn into the shadowy world of the Irish Republican Army, where survival depends on courage, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment. From rural Cork to the crowded streets of London and the battlegrounds of Belfast, Defying Donn traces the lives of men shaped by a nation in turmoil. As revolution spreads and loyalties are tested, ordinary people must decide how far they are willing to go in the struggle for Irish freedom. Rich in atmosphere and grounded in real historical events, this sweeping novel captures the passion, sacrifice, and human cost of Ireland’s fight for independence.

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