'grey areas of life are well explored and Gallagher introduces ethical, moral, social and gender issues without polarisation - the notion of life often being a 'contest of two or more rights' is well presented ... Gallagher's historical research is sound
- * Inis Magazine *
'a vivid portrayal of a torn city and divided loyalties' 'perfect historical fiction read for ages 10 years+'
- * Primary Times *
'gripping ... a great Christmas stocking filler ... a perfect accompaniment to historical studies'
- * Woman's Way *
'gripping right from its first page'
- * Evening Echo *
'A 'hold your breath' story ... that's one of the great things about both Brian's books - they are set in the past, but they are set in a real and still recognisable Dublin ... Like most people my age (and no, I'm not telling!) I grew up reading books set'
- * Dublin Public Libraries website *
'Gallagher writes well evoking the period and the characters in an accessible and believable way. This is a great way to introduce children to history and bravely tackles a subject that many historians shy away from.'
- * Books Ireland *