KNYGA Angela Bourke Burning Of Bridget Cleary

Experience the haunting true story of Bridget Cleary in "Burning Of Bridget Cleary" by Angela Bourke, published in 2006. This gripping biography delves into the mysterious disappearance of twenty-six-year-old Bridget from her rural Tipperary home in 1895. Initially, whispers of fairy abductions filled the air, suggesting she had been taken to a magical realm. However, the chilling discovery of her charred remains in a shallow grave shattered those illusions. Angela Bourke masterfully weaves together themes of folklore, murder, and the societal context of 19th-century Ireland, offering readers a profound insight into the events surrounding this tragic tale. With 272 pages of meticulously researched content, this book is a must-read for those interested in true crime, Irish history, and the complexities of human belief. Uncover the dark secrets that linger in the shadows of Bridget Cleary's story and explore the intersection of myth and reality in this captivating work.