Book review: A brave dissection of terror

'An Accidental Villain' is a questionable title as Hugh Tudor’s racism, ruthlessness, and duplicity suggests there was nothing accidental about his terror career in Ireland
Book review: A brave dissection of terror

Canadian author, broadcaster, and journalist Linden Macintyre’s project looks into the motivations of Sir Hugh Tudor.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 - 01:00
Jack Power

  • An Accidental Villain: Sir Hugh Tudor, Churchill’s Enforcer in Revolutionary Ireland 
  • Linden MacIntyre 
  • Merrion Press, €16.99 

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