{"product_id":"irish-timber","title":"Irish Timber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new novel by Irene M. Drago, inspired by true events and an artifact in Maine Maritime Museum's collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIrish Timber\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a standalone novel and a follow-up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavinia Wren and the Sailmakers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the summer of 1931, Susie Rowley travels to Ireland with her cousin, a friend, and the undoubtable Eliza Willey Walker. Eliza convinces the band of Yankee scholars to investigate the wreck of her grandfather’s ship, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlfred D. Snow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When Susie falls for Hugh Larkin, a medical student from County Wexford, their quest takes a detour. Later, she returns to Dublin and takes a job at the national library working for Dr. Richard Hayes. The librarian is soon drafted by Irish military intelligence, and Susie, a gifted linguist, is asked to join him to catch a German spy. As war engulfs their world, Yankee and Irish families alike demonstrate the power of love and the enduring value of Irish timber. Paperback 371 pages. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed copy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maine Authors Publushing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43610579271745,"sku":"9781633814882","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/7962\/1185\/files\/IrishTimber_CoverWEB.jpg?v=1772133586","url":"https:\/\/maine-maritime-museum-store.myshopify.com\/products\/irish-timber","provider":"Maine Maritime Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}