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I‘ve had this book on my wishlist for a while. “Killing Thatcher” is a very exciting, but still impeccable researched political thriller about the very long plot of killing Prime Minister Thatcher, by the IRA. I highly recommend it if you‘ve ever been to Ireland and/or are interested in Irish history.

A beautifully told story abt a young Catholic man living with his father in a loyalist community at the height of the troubles. Haunted by his part in the killing of a local police man he tries to get out of more ira activity. When he meets the widow of the victim, a love affair seems inevitable but doomed. A brilliant book that I couldn't put down + was immersed in brilliant writing. I saw the film in the 80s so will be interested to watch again

Readers who enjoyed this might also enjoy:

-- Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
-- Four Shots In The Night by Henry Hemming
-- Anatomy of a Killing by Ian Cobain
-- Peacerunner by Penn Rhodeen

This #nonfiction read was totally engrossing. A.though I knew how historically this would shake out the author still managed with his writing to keep me glued to the pages. You get both sides of the story and I appreciate that. Highly recommend.