Comments on: The Indenture of Ivy O’Neill: Diane Helentjaris

By: Regina Lemaster Kostyu

Regina Lemaster Kostyu — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:42:21 +0000

As a former archivist I love and appreciate all the historical everyday life details making this story so fascinating. History is best understood through ordinary people’s everyday life experiences. Obviously well researched, this perhaps not well known time period comes to life. Once you start reading you don’t want to stop. A very well written story.

By: Linda H Sittig

Linda H Sittig — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:45:41 +0000

As a lover of Irish historical fiction, I tore into this book and was not disappointed. A well-paced story that carries the reader along with both adventure and emotion. Ivy O’Neil becomes a character you will root for and remember long after finishing the book. For readers not versed in Irish history, the ordeal of Irish children kidnapped to become indentured servants is another tribute to the survival instinct of the people of Ireland. Diane Helentjaris has crafted a wonderful story, bringing in lush details of Ireland and the essence of Irish culture. This book is a highly recommended read.

By: Trish Harris

Trish Harris — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:50:13 +0000

A riveting story about loss , love and inequality set in Ireland and Maryland during the colonial period of our forming nation . We are drawn into the practical reality of economics vs the personal devastation caused by Indenture-hood.
Diane Helentjaris hit a home run with this book !
Trish

By: Joyce Meadows Powell

Joyce Meadows Powell — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:34:43 +0000

The Indenture of Ivy O’Neil
By Diane Helentjaris
Set in Ireland in 1690. This novel is the thrilling adventure of a young Irish girl who was kidnapped and sold by pirates. Having survived the deplorable conditions of the ships hold, she was sold to the highest bidder in an unknown land. She was now an indentured servant to this giant of a man. Once you begin this story, you’ll be unable to put it down. Exciting, heartwarming , and historical, this book is definitely not one you’ll want to miss!

By: Patty Apostolides

Patty Apostolides — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:11:51 +0000

The Indenture of Ivy O’Neill by Diane Helentjaris is a well-written historical novel. In 1690 Ireland, British soldiers come and turn Ivy O’Neill’s life upside down, but the real test of her character occurs ten years later when she is whisked away to America.

The author has researched this period well and captured the essence of Ireland and Maryland with fine details, painting a realistic world filled with adventure, danger, and love. I loved the ending and didn’t want this story to end. I highly recommend this masterfully written story! Five out of five stars! –Patty Apostolides, MFA, Author and Director HWGW.

By: Julie Barrett

Julie Barrett — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:59:15 +0000

The Indenture of Ivy O’Neil by Diane Helentjaris
1690 Ireland. Ivy and her sister Honora are berry picking and they hear turmoil at the house.
This story follows the life of Ivy as she’s brought to the US and is sold as a salve and has years to work it off…
Love everything to do with weaving, spinning, knitting, loom work, dyeing of the wool and so much more.
This story fascinated me as there’s never a dull moment.
Travel, twists and turns and romance to religion, survival, history of the new world all told in a fun way.
Very captivating story from beginning to end. This could possibly be my favorite for the whole year it’s that strong of a story.
Received this review copy from AIA Publishing and this is my honest opinion.