Nancy Blanton

THE 17th CENTURY was a time of sweeping change for IRELAND, one of the most beautiful, mysterious and fascinating countries on our planet. Author NANCY BLANTON explores this often-neglected time period to reveal the strife endured and the spirit stirred among the Irish clans and families hoping to maintain their lands and centuries-old traditions. Blanton's goal is to produce a collection of novels covering the century from end to end, bringing to life forgotten but remarkable events that are especially relevant in that they are reflected in the struggles of other nations today.

Each of Blanton's books explores a different time and circumstance in Irish history, and each has won literary medals and favorable reviews. In November 2024, Blanton publishes her 5th novel, THE NOBLEST SHARE OF EARTH, focusing on O'Doherty Clan's rebellion against the English as the plantation of Ulster was beginning. Her 4th novel, WHEN STARLINGS FLY AS ONE, is based on the castle owner's personal account, a chilling story of Ireland's longest siege at Rathbarry Castle in 1642. Her third novel, THE EARL IN BLACK ARMOR, follows the relentless track toward civil war and the execution of Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford and Lord Deputy of Ireland. THE PRINCE OF GLENCURRAGH won four prestigious awards, focusing on the personal circumstances of a young Irishman under English dominance in 1634. SHARAVOGUE (Also published under the title THE SNOW PATH TO DINGLE) begins during Oliver Cromwell's bloody march across Ireland, when a vengeful peasant girl is banished to slavery in the West Indies.

Blanton earned degrees in journalism and mass communication. Her love of Ireland and focus on its history stems from her family heritage and her own unforgettable experiences on the Emerald Isle. She lives in Florida.

Readers have compared Blanton's novels to those of Edward Rutherfurd, Ken Follett, James Burke, Diana Gabaldon, and similar authors of historical fiction.