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Born in Fire is a 1994 contemporary romance novel by Nora Roberts and the first volume of the Born In trilogy. Set largely in County Clare, Ireland, it follows Maggie Concannon, an independent glass artist, and Rogan Sweeney, a Dublin gallery owner who wants to represent her work internationally. Their developing relationship unfolds alongside Maggie's difficult family history, while later books focus on other members of the Concannon family.
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What are the other books in the Born In trilogy?
The trilogy continues with Born in Ice (1995), focusing on Maggie's sister Brianna, and Born in Shame (1996), which follows their half-sister Shannon. All three novels are set in and around County Clare, Ireland.
Where in Ireland is Born in Fire set?
The story is set primarily in County Clare on Ireland's west coast, where Maggie Concannon lives and works in her glassmaking studio. The rugged rural landscape plays a significant role in establishing the novel's atmosphere.
Is the Born In trilogy connected to Nora Roberts' other Irish trilogies?
The Born In trilogy is a self-contained series following the Concannon sisters and is not directly connected to Roberts' other Ireland-set works, such as the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy, which features a different family and setting.
What kind of art does Maggie Concannon create?
Maggie is a glass artist who creates distinctive hand-blown and sculptural pieces. Much of the plot revolves around Rogan Sweeney, a Dublin gallery owner, pursuing both her professionally and personally as he attempts to represent her work.
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