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Book: The Blood Upon the Rose by Tim Vicary
categories: Book, Historical Fiction, Historical Drama, Ireland, Downton Abbey, Irish History, Historical Romance, Historical ThrillerTim Vicary

The book is set in the same period as the TV series Downton Abbey, and Catherine would have much in common with Lady Sybil, who elopes with her Irish chauffeur to Dublin at exactly this time. I have often wondered if these two fictional heroines could meet! If they did, they would have much in common. Both come from the same social class, and have fallen for working-class men. But my Lady Catherine, as an Irish girl, would have a lot to tell Lady Sybil about the finer points of Irish history, and could introduce her, perhaps, to revolutionary Dublin society!
This book was first published by Simon & Shuster in 1992 (long before Downton Abbey) I tried to make it a fast-moving story, with strong believable characters in a tragic situation. I modelled my style on the historical thrillers of Ken Follett, particularly The Man From St Petersburg, which I have always admired.
The British author Jenny Twist wrote: 'This is one of the most poignant love stories I have ever read.' and the American author Alle Wells said: 'I enjoyed this book so much, that I look forward to reading it a second time.'
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