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“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
“John Keating’s readings of Patrick Taylor’s previous “Irish Country” novels are as charming as the books themselves…As in an opera where the story is secondary to the sound, Keating’s lilting brogue is a delight to the ear.” – The Roanoke Times
“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
"John Keating's reading adds the music of an Irish brogue, and the individual voice he gives each character heightens the charm. You don't really need a pint to enjoy the listening of this one...but the good doctors of Ballybucklebo deserve a toast." -The Roanoke Times
"The unabridged audio edition was narrated by John Keating, whose rendition of the Ulster-Scots language and accents draws you in and gives life to the characters." – Beth Fish Reads
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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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An Irish Country Christmas,
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This review is from: An Irish Country Christmas (Hardcover)
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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Patrick Taylor's Christmas Book,
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This review is from: An Irish Country Christmas (Paperback)
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 review is from: An Irish Country Christmas (Mass Market Paperback)
If you enjoy all things irish with its friendly people, quiant beliefs and have fondness for quirky characters and love stories. You will enjoy this book.
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