If you love to lose yourself in quality historical fiction, you'll love Lia Mills' latest novel, Fallen.
The third novel from the acclaimed Irish writer, it's a remarkable love story set amidst the ruins of the First World War and the beginnings of the Easter Rising, when Ireland really started pushing for its independence.
It follows Kate Crilly, a young girl who gets the news that she'd long dreaded: her beloved twin brother, Liam, has been killed on the Western Front.
A year later, when her home city of Dublin is suddenly engulfed in unimaginable violence, Katie finds herself torn by conflicting emotions.
When she takes refuge in the home of a friend, she meets Hubie Wilson, a friend of Liam's from the Front.
An absorbing read, the novel explores the challenges of day-to-day living in a conflict situation alongside subjects such as education and votes for women.
It vividly depicts the conflicting allegiances faced by Irish soldiers in the First World War and those supporting the cause of the rebellion. A must-read if you enjoy a book that explores the great themes of love, war and identity.
You can purchase Lia Mills' Fallen on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fallen-Lia-Mills/dp/0241964725/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461573685&sr=8-1&keywords=lia+mills+fallen
