A Place To Hide

by Evelyn Anthony

Frank Arbuthnot, rejecting his background of wealth and privilege, becomes a pawn in the murderous game of Irish politics and is betrayed by Marie, a beautiful terrorist who is insanely jealous of Frank's halfsister

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Irish Literature, Suspense, Ireland

295 pages

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Evelyn Anthony was the pen name of Evelyn Bridgett Patricia Stephens Ward-Thomas,

Started her career as a writer of historical fiction, later switched to writing contemporary thrillers, often with an espionage theme.

She met Michael Ward-Thomas on a double date in The Dorchester and both were attracted to each other.] He worked for the Consolidated African Selection Trust. They switched partners and were married a few months later.

They bought Horham Hall in 1968 but found that it was costly and sold it in 1976 and moved to Naas, County Kildare where she had relatives. Increased income from her writing allowed her to buy Horham Hall back in 1982.

In 1994 she became High Sheriff of Essex, the firswt woman in over 700 years to hold this office.

In 1995 her daughter Kitty died of a heroin overdose, leading Evelyn to not write for another seven years.

In 2004 her husband died of a stroke.

She was survived by her children Susan, Anthony, Ewan, Christian and Luke as well as 16 grandchildren.

NB:Some sources give Ms Anthonys year of birth as 1926.

Additional information added from Wikipedia

Reviews

[P.D.R. Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A thriller involving Ireland and the IRA. A young wife returns, despite her husband's disapproval, to Ireland when her brother disappears. It's a good thriller in the IRA mode. Well written and an easy read.

[Nay Lin Soe · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story based on the UK in the context of the IRA conflict. The man was half Irish and half English whose loyalty was torn between the two sides that are sworn enemies. A very sad tale indeed. Worth reading, especially to learn if not familiar with a UK divided.

[K. Counihan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Story The Battle for Northern Ireland


The long struggle for of the Irish to take back Northern Ireland from British control gets real when weapons are smuggled in from America. Good historical fiction rooted in actual facts. This was published in 1987 .

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book by Evelyn Anthony I have read and I will be looking for others. Well written , set in Ireland with twists around The Troubles between Catholics and Protestants, which has been such a feature in Irish history Anyone who enjoys a thriller will find this a very worthwhile read

[Camilla Lindqvist]

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[Diane Wachter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Place To Hide, Evelyn Anthony, RDC-M V2, 1987, 12/87. A sister learns years later that her brother went missing and decides to try to find him. A story about the IRA.

[ChrisGA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Troubles between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland and divided loyalties tearing families apart. So sad

[Dawn Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another RDC book.