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The Girl from Ballymor
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What a fantastic Irish story! ☘️💚 What a bargain of a book! I got it for 99 cents on Amazon probably on special for St. Patrick's Day reading.
This was such a riveting and tragic story. It's a dual timeline story alternating between the past and present times. The first story takes place in Ireland during the potato famine and a mother's struggle to keep her family alive. It pulled at my heartstrings and I had tears streaming down my face in some parts. The second story involves a lady travelling to Ireland to research her family ancestry in order to write a book.
Both stories kept my attention equally and had me turning those pages quickly trying to find out what would happen. I will certainly read another Kathleen McGurl book again. I loved her storytelling style!
What a fantastic Irish story! ☘️💚 What a bargain of a book! I got it for 99 cents on Amazon probably on special for St. Patrick's Day reading.
This was such a riveting and tragic story. It's a dual timeline story alternating between the past and present times. The first story takes place in Ireland during the potato famine and a mother's struggle to keep her family alive. It pulled at my heartstrings and I had tears streaming down my face in some parts. The second story involves a lady travelling to Ireland to research her family ancestry in order to write a book.
Both stories kept my attention equally and had me turning those pages quickly trying to find out what would happen. I will certainly read another Kathleen McGurl book again. I loved her storytelling style!
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March 10, 2022
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"💚☘️My next St. Paddy's Day read 💚☘️ Dual time setting. Looking forward to this!"
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Mar 11, 2022 07:57AM
Love the title and cover...hope the read measures up. Happy reading, Tina!
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Thanks Fran and Sandy!!
Fran wrote: "Tina...have a wonderful vaca!"Fran wrote: "Love the title and cover...hope the read measures up. Happy reading, Tina!"
Thanks Fran! I'm trying to read more of this one soon.
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "Enjoy your vacation Tina!"Thanks Sandy!!
I have read Dervla Mctiernan's The Ruin, which I loved, and today I picked up Tana French's The Wych Elm, and I have one of the few Maeve Binchy books that I haven't read, A Few of the Girls, to follow. Enjoy your Irish read. ❤�
Sandy *The world could end while I was reading and I would never notice* wrote: "I have read Dervla Mctiernan's The Ruin, which I loved, and today I picked up Tana French's The Wych Elm, and I have one of the few Maeve Binchy books that I haven't read, A Few of the Girls, to fo..."You have alot of good Irish authors there! Enjoy! I'm going to read today on the beach as the weather is finally looking good!!!
Wonderful review, Tina. This sounds like a great read. I might pick it up for myself too. I’m glad this was a gem. ☘️🍀
Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "Wonderful review, Tina. This sounds like a great read. I might pick it up for myself too. I’m glad this was a gem. ☘️🍀"It truly was! I did not know much about the potato famine and now I'd like to read up more on it. The author has a suggestion on a book at the end in her Author's notes. I hope you will enjoy it too!
Great review Tina and good job getting such a deal!
JanB wrote: "Great review Tina and good job getting such a deal!"Thanks Jan! It feels so good to get a good deal on a great book for sure!
Maiden Misty's wrote: "Fantastic review!"Thanks so much!
Lovely review Tina! I have this one and now I'm even more excited to read it after your review!
Lori wrote: "Lovely review Tina! I have this one and now I'm even more excited to read it after your review!"Thanks! Oh I hope you will love it too! 💚
Glad you enjoyed this one and it was a cheapie! Great review, Tina!
Lovely review Tina, sounds emotional!
Nice review, Tina! Glad you liked this one.
Terrific review Tina! Omg!! Another 5 stars I don't want to miss. 😉
Ceecee wrote: "Lovely review Tina ☘️"Thanks Ceecee!
Holly wrote: "Love a good Irish story!"Yes and this did not disappoint!
Jen wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one and it was a cheapie! Great review, Tina!"Thanks Jen! It's awesome to get a good deal 😄
Maureen ( NOT GETTING NOTIFICATIONS) wrote: "Lovely review Tina, sounds emotional!"It truly was. Thanks Maureen!
Whitney Erwin wrote: "Nice review, Tina! Glad you liked this one."Thanks so much Whitney!
Diane wrote: "Wonderful review, Tina! ;)"Thanks Diane!
Kay wrote: "Terrific review Tina! Omg!! Another 5 stars I don't want to miss. 😉"Yes! I can' believe the luck I've been getting 😉☘️
Beautiful review, Tina! This sounds emotionally evocative in all the right ways! 💕
Wonderful review Tina!
Great review, Tina! So glad you thoroughly enjoyed, and it was the perfect seasonal read! :)
Wow so glad you loved this. Excellent choice and review Tina 💖
Sounds like you more than got your money's worth, Tina! It's always an added bonus when both timelines hold your attention equally.
Kat wrote: "Beautiful review, Tina! This sounds emotionally evocative in all the right ways! 💕"Thanks! Yes, it really was 💚
Melissa (In Catch-Up Mode) wrote: "Wonderful review Tina!"Thanks Melissa!!
Yun wrote: "Great review, Tina! So glad you thoroughly enjoyed, and it was the perfect seasonal read! :)"Thanks so much Yun!!
Margaret M wrote: "Wow so glad you loved this. Excellent choice and review Tina 💖"Thank-you dear Margaret!!
Nancy wrote: "Sounds like you more than got your money's worth, Tina! It's always an added bonus when both timelines hold your attention equally."Yes, it sure was a goodie. Thanks so much Nancy!
Lauren wrote: "Sounds perfect for St.Patricks Day"Truly was! Thanks Lauren!
Wow, Tina, great review, sounds like it was a worthy read.
Kathryn in FL wrote: "Wow, Tina, great review, sounds like it was a worthy read."Thanks Kathryn! I truly enjoyed it!!
Lovely review, Tina! So glad you enjoyed this. The cover looks perfect for St. Patricks Day too, with its beautiful mellow green hue. :)
RoshReviews wrote: "Lovely review, Tina! So glad you enjoyed this. The cover looks perfect for St. Patricks Day too, with its beautiful mellow green hue. :)"Thanks so much Rosh. Oh yes the cover and its colours are gorgeous!!
Fabulous review, Tina! You can't beat 99 cents, lol! I am glad you loved this!
What a gorgeous cover! Good for you that you got a fantastic read at a bargain price!!
Meredith wrote: "Fabulous review, Tina! You can't beat 99 cents, lol! I am glad you loved this!"For sure! Thanks Meredith!
