Today, I’m delighted to shine a spotlight on The Noblest Share of Earth by Nancy Blanton, a powerful historical novel inspired by a true story of love, rebellion, and redemption. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Ireland’s past, this evocative book explores courage, sacrifice, and the choices that shape generations. With its rich sense of place and deeply human themes, The Noblest Share of Earth is a story that lingers long after the final page.
✓ Set in Ireland’s fiercely contested Inishowen Peninsula✓ A marriage bound by love, land, and political alliance
✓ Threatened by rival clans and English expansion
✓ Survival through cunning rather than brute force
✓ Inspired by the true rebellion of 1608
Check out the blurb:
In the far north of Ireland lies a peninsula,
Inishowen, renowned for its beauty, revered for its rich, fertile, and vital lands, and coveted by many for its strategic location. The marriage of the young clan chieftain to an English Viscount’s daughter creates an alliance meant to secure and strengthen Inishowen’s future. But greater powers on all sides—greedy chieftains of larger clans, foreign adventurers seeking land, and English planters determined to displace the Irish—cast ever-growing threats upon the hopes and dreams of the young couple. Nothing is certain. Survival no longer depends on muskets, swords, or the might of a single bold hero, but on something untried—something cunning, inventive, and in the end, utterly relentless.
Based on the true story of Sir Cahir O’Doherty of County Donegal, his wife Maire Preston of County Meath, and his rebellion against the English in 1608.
The Noblest Share of Earth is available now in ebook, paperback, and hardback. If this story of land, love, and quiet defiance speaks to you, you can find your copy in the format that suits you best. Pick up your copy HERE.
THE 17th CENTURY was a time of sweeping change for IRELAND, one of the most beautiful, mysterious and fascinating countries on our planet. Author NANCY BLANTON explores this often-neglected time period to reveal the strife endured and the spirit stirred among the Irish clans and families hoping to maintain their lands and centuries-old traditions. Blanton's goal is to produce a collection of novels covering the century from end to end, bringing to life forgotten but remarkable events that are especially relevant in that they are reflected in the struggles of other nations today.
Each of Blanton's books explores a different time and circumstance in Irish history, and each has won literary medals and favorable reviews. In November 2024, Blanton publishes her 5th novel, THE NOBLEST SHARE OF EARTH, focusing on O'Doherty Clan's rebellion against the English as the plantation of Ulster was beginning. Her 4th novel, WHEN STARLINGS FLY AS ONE, is based on the castle owner's personal account, a chilling story of Ireland's longest siege at Rathbarry Castle in 1642. Her third novel, THE EARL IN BLACK ARMOR, follows the relentless track toward civil war and the execution of Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford and Lord Deputy of Ireland. THE PRINCE OF GLENCURRAGH won four prestigious awards, focusing on the personal circumstances of a young Irishman under English dominance in 1634. SHARAVOGUE (Also published under the title THE SNOW PATH TO DINGLE) begins during Oliver Cromwell's bloody march across Ireland, when a vengeful peasant girl is banished to slavery in the West Indies.
Blanton earned degrees in journalism and mass communication. Her love of Ireland and focus on its history stems from her family heritage and her own unforgettable experiences on the Emerald Isle. She lives in Florida.
I have had this book on my to-read list for a while, seeing this has giving me a nudge to get on and read it!
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