Ireland in Travail

In the sweltering August of 1920 a weary London couple finds themselves dreaming of cooler horizons, their restless minds turning to the troubled island just across the water. The city, still nursing the bruises of war, feels cramped and oppressive, urging them toward a place where the heat is matched only by political intrigue. As they debate the merits of a neutral, humanitarian visit, the ordinary bustle of Hyde Park gives way to an unexpected encounter with a secret‑service operative known only as “47.”

47 is a man whose calm confidence masks a life of solitary danger, and he hints at the growing boldness of the Irish Republican Army and the shadowy networks that sustain it. He offers the couple a glimpse into the covert world that underpins the conflict, promising that their neutral stance may still draw them into the heart of the struggle. Their decision to travel to Dublin will place them on a path where personal curiosity meets the stark realities of espionage and rebellion.