The Kingdom is a novel by Jennifer McBay Barry. Set in a mystical, yet modern-day, Ireland, The Kingdom tells the story of Rioghan and Lily; a man bored with existence and a girl afraid of truly living. Follow Rioghan as he finds a new reason to be, and Lily as she finds the courage to embrace her own future. Fall in love with each character, in spite of their shortcomings, as they find love in each other.
During their journey together, they meet several delightful characters; Ciaran, Aisling, and Frankie; who will teach them the meaning of unconditional love and trust. Rioghan and Lily will also discover that respecting their elders doesn’t mean being a doormat.
The lush Irish countryside provides a colorful and mysterious background. Specific points in Ireland’s turbulent history provide lessons to both Rioghan and Lily as they grow into the people each knows the other can be.
