Shamrock Green

About the Book

Shamrock Green is a historical romance of approximately 121,500 words. The novel is set in New Orleans in 1835, centering around Erith Kelligan's efforts to avenge her father and come into her rightful inheritance.

The work is carefully researched giving details to the little-known history of the plight of the Irish immigrants, who sought to escape disaster in their own country, only to find themselves exploited in American.

The major conflict in the novel revolves around Erith Kelligan, a sixteen year old girl, and her search for justice from the unscrupulous bookkeeper , Worthington Blackwell, and commission merchant Albert Madison, who are bent on destroying her. Through events beyond her control , she becomes embroiled in controversy with some of the most powerful and wealthy men in New Orleans , and to make matters worse, she is befriended by Agnes Malone, an Irish whore, who causes even more complications in her life. . Her only salvation is her relationship with Adam Chesterfield, a wealthy American, who falls in love with her, giving just the right touch of romance to the novel. By effectively using subplots, the author weaves history and fiction together revealing political corruption, banking schemes, exploitation of laborers by public works projects, and the influence of the infamous voodoo queen, Maire Laveau, on society.

Shamrock Green promises to be a good read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction seasoned with a touch of romance.

About the Author

An avid reader from an early age, Jean Burr Bradley developed a lifelong love affair with books. Born into a minister’s home, much of her childhood was spent amidst the backdrop of theological discussions which molded her values and ideas. She has taught English from junior high through university levels. Presently, she resides in metropolitan New Orleans. She has three children and two grandsons. Summary for TRUMPET CALL for web site TRUMPET CALL is a mainstream/ contemporary novel which appeals to both Christian and secular audiences. The novel is set in the future and centers around the biblical theme of the Rapture of the Saints, detailing what happens on Planet Earth immediately preceding and following the event when millions of people suddenly vanish from earth without apparent reason. No one left on the planet is unaffected by the events of November 4. In order to make events more easily understood, the author creates a world government and universal religion under the dictatorship of Hadrey Leaset Matini, recognized by many as the Antichrist. The major conflict of the novel is the struggle between Martha Addison ( a Christian) and Alex St. Germain ( a Satanist) for the control of Cleveland Addison’s soul. The plot moves swiftly and good finally overcomes evil, but it is only after many twists and turns allowing the introduction of colorful characters in subplots such as: Martha’s rapture into heaven, a Gathering of Experts expounding false doctrines interpreting the massive disappearances, Alex’s induction into Satanism, his invocation of demons, and the inner strife within Cleveland himself. The resolution of the conflict is uplifting and promises to leave the reader with hope and looking forward to tomorrow.