How to Murder a Man

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Summary: Gripping Irish History!
Review: Carlo Gebler, a popular Irish author who is virtually unknown in the US deserves a much wider audience. How to Murder a Man (a terrible title for such a great novel) is wonderfully written. Full is rich historical detail, strong characters and an interesting plot. The year is 1854, and newly appointed land agent Thomas French has the responsibility of collecting rents on an estate in Ireland that hasn't collected a cent in years. A local organization, the Ribbonmen, terrorize anyone who tries and promptly issue a death threat to French. This makes him even more determined to carry out his duties. A subplot involving two teenage lovers beautifully intertwines the dilemmas of all the characters.