Lorna Peel
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Lorna Peel is an author of historical romance and romantic suspense novels set in the UK and Ireland.
Lorna Peel
4M ago
Are you looking for a special Christmas gift? All my books are available in paperback, and my Kindle editions can also be given as gifts via ‘Buy for Others’ on the right hand side of the book page. Click the image, and it will take you straight to your country’s Amazon website. If you would prefer ..read more
Lorna Peel
10M ago
The Russian influenza pandemic was one of the deadliest in history, killing about one million people worldwide during several waves between 1889 and 1895. It was the first modern pandemic, as it spread rapidly across continents and oceans, following the routes of railways and steamships. The exact cause is still uncertain, but some researchers suggest ..read more
Lorna Peel
11M ago
In December 1882, Christopher Ryder, J.P., purchased two Georgian houses at numbers 18 and 19 Eccles Street and presented them to the Sisters of the Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. A branch of this community established the Dominican Convent of Our Lady of Sion and an orphanage for ‘the reception and education of ..read more
Lorna Peel
11M ago
The Wesleyan Connexional School was established in 1845 by a group of Methodist ministers and laymen who wanted to provide a religious, literary, scientific, and commercial education, the religious instruction being in accordance with the principals of Wesleyan Methodism. The school was located at number 79 St Stephen’s Green South, and number 78 was leased ..read more
Lorna Peel
11M ago
Can Will and Isobel rally everyone around and confront an epidemic? Dublin, Ireland, December 1889. Will celebrates his fortieth birthday as reports reach Dublin of a mysterious illness in faraway St Petersburg. As Russian influenza sweeps through Europe and reaches Dublin, Will and Isobel must put their lives on hold and confront the epidemic. When ..read more
Lorna Peel
1y ago
Are you looking for a special Christmas gift? All my books are available in paperback, and my Kindle editions can also be given as gifts via ‘Buy for Others’ on the right hand side of the book page. Click the image, and it will take you straight to your country’s Amazon website. If you would prefer ..read more
Lorna Peel
1y ago
Click the cover to sign up to my newsletter to access and read A Revelatory Christmas, a free and exclusive Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series prequel novelette, and be the first to hear my news and updates. ..read more
Lorna Peel
1y ago
Evelyn Darby, née Crawford, was born in 1822 in York Street, Dublin, the eldest of three daughters of Surgeon William Crawford and his wife Maria. Dr Will Fitzgerald’s mother, Sarah, was born in 1824 and the youngest daughter, Keziah, was born in 1830. Evelyn and Sarah always disliked each other, and this was compounded by ..read more
Lorna Peel
2y ago
PUBLICATION DAY! Can Will and Isobel honour John’s dying wishes? Dublin, Ireland, July 1887. The city is struggling in a seemingly never-ending heatwave and Will receives devastating news from his father. John has only months to live, but his dying wishes leave Will reeling. With the Fitzgeralds suddenly facing money worries, some difficult decisions must be ..read more
Lorna Peel
2y ago
Coming 2 June 2022! A Minor Detail: The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Book Seven Can Will and Isobel honour John’s dying wishes? Dublin, Ireland, July 1887. The city is struggling in a seemingly never-ending heatwave and Will receives devastating news from his father. John has only months to live, but his dying wishes leave Will reeling. With ..read more