The latest novel set during the War of Independence from Irish writer Anthony J. Quinn, author of Disappeared which was longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year and Times Book of the Year pick 2014. Dublin 1919. A city at war with itself, a cauldron of soldiers, spies, rebels and political intrigue. The mysterious and seductive Lily Merrin, secretary at Dublin Castle, is ... goodreads.com