Description: In a fascinating study of the links between Ireland and the British Monarchy, well-known writer and journalist Mary Kenny has found a fresh perspective in the relationship between Britain and Ireland. The relationships between royalty, past and present, are examined and illustrated in an absorbing, beautifully written account.
Brief description: Mary Kenny is an Irish journalist, broadcaster, and playwright. A founding member of the Irish Women's Liberation Movement, she was one of the country's first and foremost feminists and has been described as "the grand dame of Irish journalism". Kenny has written for numerous broadsheet publications including the Irish Independent, The Times, The Guardian, and The Irish Catholic. She has written books on feminism, Catholicism in Ireland, and a personal biography of William Joyce.
Review Quotes: "An enjoyable and rewarding book, full of anecdote, commentary, and personal reflections. . . Provides an informative, accessible, and unique account of how Ireland's relationship with the British monarchy has evolved." -- Irish Literary Supplement "Irish Literary Supplement"