Leaves For The Burning

Flames of Legacy

In Leaves For The Burning, Mervyn Wall weaves a tale of ancestral secrets and the fiery reckoning that follows when the past is set ablaze. When James O’Callaghan returns to his family’s crumbling manor in County Clare, he anticipates dusty corridors and faded portraits—but not the smoldering embers of his father’s forbidden affairs. Wall’s atmospheric storytelling immerses readers in mist-shrouded fields and candle-lit libraries, where every charred remnant hints at betrayals buried beneath generations of pride. As James uncovers hidden letters and half-burned diaries, he realizes that the true legacy of the O’Callaghans is not their bloodline, but the sins that have been carefully consigned to the flames.

Reckoning Amid Ruins

Amid the echo of church bells and the distant crash of Atlantic waves, James teams up with Nora Kinsella, a local historian whose fascination with folklore proves invaluable—and dangerous. Together, they sift through ash-streaked pages to piece together a tragic love triangle involving James’s grandmother, a spirited schoolteacher, and a charismatic rebel leader. Wall masterfully balances sweeping landscapes with intimate moments, as James and Nora race against time to decode cryptic passages before the final bonfire consumes the last traces of truth. Each discovery reignites old wounds and forces James to confront his own role in perpetuating a cycle of secrecy and shame.

Embers of Redemption

As the great harvest festival approaches—and the villagers prepare to burn their autumnal wreaths—James must choose between safeguarding his family’s reputation or exposing the full scope of their dark history. In a heart-stopping climax beneath the dancing flames, he uncovers a revelation that will reshape his identity and the fate of the O’Callaghan name. With lyrical prose and a profound understanding of human frailty, Wall delivers a searing meditation on forgiveness, memory, and the power of truth to set even the heaviest burdens alight.

.Mervyn Wall, acclaimed for his richly atmospheric narratives and keen insight into human nature, has been celebrated as one of Ireland’s most evocative storytellers. His novels blend historical depth with enduring themes of love, loss, and redemption, securing his place among literary greats.