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A blog by Elena Maria Vidal.
Please join Elena Maria Vidal as she tours virtually for The Paradise Tree from October 4-20.
Publication Date: October 5, 2014
Wiseblood Books
The year is 1887 in Leeds County, Ontario. The O’Connor clan is
gathering to mourn the loss of its patriarch Daniel O’Connor, an Irish
immigrant. The story of Daniel and his wife Brigit is one of great
hardships, including illness, ill-starred romances, war and political
upheavals, as well as undying love and persevering faith. As Daniel is
laid to rest, his grandson Fergus receives a piercing insight into what
his own calling in life will be.
Praise for The Paradise Tree
“With this marvelous immigrant saga, Elena Maria Vidal reminds us why
our forebears left the Old World for the New: for Faith, family, and
freedom! Through three generations of an Irish clan in Canada, she
invites us into their home for struggle and triumph, celebrations of joy
and sorrow, music, feasting, and dancing. The Paradise Tree makes ‘the
past and present mingle and become one’ for the reader’s great delight.”
–Stephanie A. Mann, author of Supremacy and Survival: How Catholics
Endured the English Reformation
“Elena Maria Vidal’s latest book, The Paradise Tree, is the
fictionalized true story of the author’s devoutly Catholic ancestors who
immigrated to Canada from Ireland. It is filled with rich detailed
history recounting the hardships and joys of the 19th century O’Connor
Family. Beautifully written with great attention to historical,
geographical and religious accuracy, this fascinating and moving family
saga is a treasure that I highly recommend!” ~Ellen Gable Hrkach,
award-winning author of In Name Only and four other novels (Read more.)
Congratulations on getting your novel completed....I know it takes much dedication and lots of time! Best of everything and wishes for successful sales. I know it is written beautifully as are all your works.
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Congratulations! I am so happy your new book is finally out and anxiously awaiting word on when/how we can purchase our copies! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gette! It will be released October 5 and will be available from www.wisebloodbooks.com and Amazon.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting your novel completed....I know it takes much dedication and lots of time! Best of everything and wishes for successful sales. I know it is written beautifully as are all your works.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! xoxo
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