Publisher's Synopsis
Facing hunger, homelessness, and little hope for a better life, the Malloys and Mahoneys sail from Ireland to Australia in search of a new home. The friendship between the two families would continue for the next 150 years, including a move from Australia to the United States.
Angels in the Brine is a historical saga that gives readers a fascinating look at the lives of two families as they navigate their ways from the Great Famine in Ireland through the Vietnam War. Angels in the Brine is a story of hope that is sure to inspire those who read it.
About the Author
While touring Ireland, Richard F. Quinn sensed the great struggle that went on there for so long and his travels inspired him to write about his Irish ancestry. He had a thirty-one year career with AT&T and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts. He has been married to his wife Diane for thirty-nine years and has three children and seven grandchildren. He lives in Florence, Massachusetts.
