Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland.
Along with his senior partner, Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, Barry has his hands full dealing with seasonal coughs and colds, as well as the occasional medical emergency. To add to the doctors’ worries, competition arrives in the form of a patient-poaching new physician whose quackery threatens the health and well-being of the good people of Ballybucklebo. Can one territory support three hungry doctors? Barry has his doubts.
But the wintry days and nights are not without a few tidings of comfort and joy. Between their hectic medical practice, Rugby Club parties, and the kiddies’ Christmas Pageant, the two doctors still find time to play Santa Claus to a struggling single mother with a sick child and not enough money in the bank. Snow is rare in Ulster, and so are miracles, but that doesn’t mean they never happen. . . .
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"One part A.J. Cronin's 1920s Dr. Finlay, one part Jame Herriot's 1930s veterinarians, one part Jan Karon's Mitford series, and one part BBC-TV's Ballykissangel."--The Detroit News on An Irish Country Christmas
“Full of stories and vivid characters, the novel recalls a good night in a pub. Its greatest charm lies in homey Ulster idioms. . . . Good, light entertainment.”--Booklist on An Irish Country Village
“Highly readable.”--Publishers Weekly on An Irish Country Village
“This book is written with compassion and hilarity about a community whose inhabitants are as wonderful and loony as any on earth.”--Malachy McCourt, New York Times bestselling author on An Irish Country Doctor
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Patrick Taylor, M.D., is the author of the Irish Country books, including An Irish Country Doctor, An Irish Country Village, An Irish Country Girl, and An Irish Country Courtship. Taylor was born and raised in Bangor, County Down in Northern Ireland. After qualifying as a specialist in 1969, he worked in Canada for thirty-one years. He now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.
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I bought this book on a whim, because of my Irish roots, but expected it to be hoky! Was I ever in for a nice surprise. I loved the book so much that my husband went out and bought two more of Patrick Taylor's books for me and I unwrapped them under the Christmas tree. I have been writing to my Irish friends recommending these books. Strangely enough, those who live in Ireland can't seem to find them over there!
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This is so good and I love Irish books. The recipes however are a different story altogether. I made the Christmas cake from this book and I have to say it is the best, richest cake I have ever eaten. Loaded with fruit, hardly any flour and moist, really moist. I would recommend buying this book just for the recipes.
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Great service from Amazon. My book arrived quickly and in perfect condition. If you love Ireland and the Irish you will love Patrick's books. We have readall three Doctor books and passed them on.
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