My latest novel, PASSION AND PRINCIPLE, is receiving wonderful responses from my readers and reviewers:

This is the story of Mary Margaret Kathleen Kelly O’Reilly, a young Pagan Catholic born with a veil (second sight) in Dingle, Ireland in 1798. This romantic historical tale begins in an Ireland still under British rule, with the oppression of Roman Catholics, and great bitterness among the Irish people, who desire most of all freedom from the British Crown. Our heroine’s life has many twists and turns, numerous triumphs and tragedies. At a young age, Maggie finds herself torn between her passion for her young smuggler and a handsome soldier of the Crown. The story is rich in the history and drama of the 1800s in Ireland, Europe and America between 1798 and 1871.

"The Irish hold a special place in the formation of America. They crossed the Atlantic with a passion for living to make a difference in their new world. Such is story of Mary Margaret Kathleen Kelly O'Reilly, born with special powers to see beyond what others might see. She lived her life fully with conviction and knowledge of what wonders lay ahead. Her story evolves from immigrant struggles, to seeking justice for slaves and women, while raising a family full of tragedy, love, laughter and humility. It's the story of America and the people who made this country great."

Maggie Linton

 Program Director

SiriusXM Book Radio

A Great Romance!

 

The author of this book did an amazing job at creating a beautiful book that opens your mind to the world of Ireland. The book is a romantic tale which moves along quite quickly, and even though it is a longer book, I found that I was thoroughly intrigued enough to keep wanting to read page after page. The characters in the book were strong and especially the heroine is a character that, though she has had to overcome much, works hard to overcome this and finds love in the end. Overall, if you enjoy romance and historical fiction, you will enjoy reading this!

Dad of Divas

Top 500 Reviewer

This is the story of a passionate Irish mystic who immigrates to America to become a slaveholder and a member of the Underground Railroad.

PW Select

Publishers Weekly

Wonderful book!

By Katie S.

Patricia McLaine has outdone herself! Passion and Principle is the kind of story that grabs the reader's interest immediately and once begun, the book is impossible to put down. I found myself so intrigued by the adventures of the heroine, Maggie, and all the colorful characters and vivid descriptions of Irish life and history that hours of reading flew by without notice. Passion and Principle is a must read, and you will not be disappointed!

Facebook 12/9/2012: I'm reading Passion and Principle, almost finished. This is one of the very best books I have ever read. It is right up there with Gone With The Wind. I love the characters and the setting in Ireland in the 1800's. I hope she writes more books like this. I am totally hooked. A mini series or movie would be nice too, but you have to read the book first.                                                        Aileen, Arkansas

Email:  I'm reading Passion and Principle right now. Oh my!  I don't want the saga to end!                          Kathy, Portland, Oregon

Email 11/19/2012: Finished Passion and Principle. I love that book. My dad's favorite was Uncle Tom's Cabin. I thought I would be Topsy when I grew up. The rest of this book is a feast I devoured in two and a half days. I'm amazed I know the author. Thank you so much for writing this book.                                              Caroline, VA

 

KEY WORDS: Mystical, Ireland, tenant farmer, love and romance, War of 1812, Duke of Wellington, Napoleon, Battle of Waterloo, Irish immigration to America and around the world, Maryland, South Carolina, slavery, abolition, Caribbean, Underground Railroad, Civil War, Hawaii. 

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