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Dark Warning by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick (view source)
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The less good: central to the plotting is the mystery involving the identity of the Stoneybatter Strangler, a violent criminal stalking the neighbourhood and the protagonist in some of Taney's most intense visions. There is a twist in the tale here, but it's not awfully well-handled. No spoilers at Bookbag but I never, ever, manage to pick the dunnit from a list of whos, so if I spot a red herring the first time it appears, you can guarantee there isn't a reader who won't.
Obvious villains aside, I loved ''Dark Warning''. I really felt involved with Taney and her story and nineteenth -century Ireland rose vividly from its pages. There was just the right blend of historical detail, kitchen sink drama and the supernatural and I read it with relish.
[[Verdigris Deep by Frances Hardinge]] is set in the present day but also features a central character who has visions and a similarly wonderful use of language. We can also recommend [[Rebecca Is Always Right by Anna Carey]], although Dublin is of a later period.
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