The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series is a captivating family saga set in 19th-century Ireland. Follow the lives of Will and Isobel as they face personal and professional challenges, uncover dark truths and discover new possibilities. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series will take you on a journey through Irish history, culture and society, with unforgettable characters and compelling stories.
As I publish each book in the series, I add blog posts with character profiles, location histories, and general background information. Below, I’ve listed all the posts so far and categorised them. Click the blue link to open the post in a new tab. All the posts contain an excerpt from the books.
Character Profiles
Meet Isobel Stevens
Meet Dr Will Fitzgerald
Meet Will’s mother – Sarah Fitzgerald
Meet Will’s father – Dr John Fitzgerald
Meet Will’s best friend – Dr Fred Simpson
Meet Fred’s wife – Margaret Simpson
Meet Isobel’s grandparents – Lewis and Tilda Greene
Meet Isobel’s brother – Alfie Stevens
Meet Isobel and Alfie’s mother – Martha Ellison
Meet Solicitor James Ellison
Meet Martha’s twin brother – Miles Greene
Meet Dr David Powell
Meet Gordon Higginson QC
Meet Dr Jacob Smythe
Meet Cecilia Ashlinn
Meet Peter Shawcross
Meet Evelyn Darby
Location Histories
A map of Dublin, Ireland – click/tap to open in a new tab
Merrion Square
The Liberties of Dublin
Monto: Dublin’s Red Light District
Fitzwilliam Square
St Patrick’s Hospital aka Swift’s Hospital
The Westmoreland Lock Hospital
Rutland Square
The Four Courts Marshalsea Debtors Prison
Dublin City Morgue and Coroner’s Court
The Ha’penny Bridge
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Wesley College
History
The Great Snow of January 1881
Dublin’s Coal Holes and Coal Cellars
Laudanum: The Aspirin of the Nineteenth Century
The Dublin Artisans Dwellings Company
Dublin’s Pawnshops
A Short History of Modern Cremation in the UK and Ireland
I’ve created a map with locations which feature in The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series. As a few locations don’t exist anymore, some are approximate but I’ve been as accurate as I can. Tap/Click in the top right hand corner to open the map.
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