Book 5 of 6: The Knocknashee Story
#1 New Release in Historical Irish
Book Blurb:
The winter of 1942 casts a long shadow over pen-friends Richard and Grace. The world is teetering on the brink of destruction as war consumes continent after continent.
When a letter arrives for Grace from a distant land she can scarcely place on a map, it brings news so shocking it reverberates through the entire village, with everyone offering conflicting advice.
Meanwhile in bomb-scarred London, Richard is presented with the journalistic opportunity of a lifetime. The potential for career-defining reporting is immense, but so too are the dangers that shadow every step.
Yet his professional dilemma pales beside the turmoil in his heart. Logic and longing wage their own private war within him, and the battlefield offers no refuge.
Folded Corners is the captivating fifth instalment in the beloved Knocknashee Story series, weaving together threads of loyalty, courage, and impossible love against the darkest chapter of the twentieth century.
My Review:
From the pen of the master storyteller Jean Grainger, the continuing story of Richard and Grace has us now thoroughly hooked like a string of trout.
Realistically, if this is Book 5 of 6, then something has to give and give soon. I suspect, however, the author has a few more little twists you won’t see coming.
From the latest revelation by Richard to a letter that sets off another crisis of Catholic proportions, Grace must wrestle with another predictament with the church and Irish attitudes. In the meantime, Richard is grappling with his own inherent fear and a career opportunity he can’t pass up.
There is never a dull moment in Knocknashee, nor in a series that weaves such an intricate tale that keeps you coming back for more. As complex as the novels are, teaching history, Irish politics, and religious faith, the author uses compelling and sympathetic characters you’ve come to care about.
You can try to second guess this series but there is always a magic trick pulled out of another hat and she does just that with this episode. I almost chuckled when I thought I’d figured out how this will come together.
Brilliant!
But we’ll just have to wait and see. I suspect Ms Grainger is still holding out a card or two.
I received a complimentary ARC copy of this book from the author that in no way influenced this review. These are my honest thoughts. It’s a mesmerizing series, one that keeps the reader anxious for the next installment. This is a good one, but I’d recommend starting with Book 1.
Rosepoint Rating: Four point Five Stars 
Book Details:
Genre: Historical Irish Fiction, Historical British & Irish Literature, Friendship Fiction
ISBN: 978-1917732154
ASIN: B0F4JRDMNG
Print Length: 303 pages
Publication Date: June 30, 2025
Source: Author
Title Link(s):
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The Author: Jean Grainger is a USA Today bestselling author with over 100,000 5* reviews of historical and contemporary Irish fiction. She is acclaimed for her authentic portrayal of Irish life and history. Born in Cork, she draws from her experience as a history lecturer, teacher, and tour guide to craft characters that feel like friends, and sometimes foes. Grainger’s works span multiple series and standalone novels, covering significant periods in recent Irish history, but told from the perspective of families, the humans behind the headlines. Her stories often intertwine historical events with personal journeys, exploring themes of family, friendship, and human resilience. Grainger’s writing style, characterized by its warmth and authenticity, has earned her comparisons to renowned Irish authors like Maeve Binchy. Her dedication to research and character development has resulted in a loyal readership who feel deeply connected to her stories and characters.
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