An Irish Country Girl

A Novel

By: Patrick Taylor

Narrated by: Terry Donnelly

Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Some 40-odd years before and many miles to the south, the girl who would someday be Kinky Kincaid was Maureen O'Hanlon, a farmer's daughter growing up in the emerald hills and glens of County Cork. A precocious girl on the cusp of womanhood, Maureen has a head full of dreams, a heart open to romance, and something more: a gift for seeing beyond the ordinary into the mystic realm of fairies, spirits, and even the dreaded Banshee, whose terrifying wail she first hears on a snowy night in 1922.

As she grows into a young woman, Maureen finds herself torn between love and her fondest aspirations, for the future is a mystery even for one blessed with the sight. Encountering both joy and sorrow, Maureen at last finds herself on the road to Ballybucklebo---and the strong and compassionate woman she was always destined to become.

An Irish Country Girl is another captivating tale by Patrick Taylor, a true Irish storyteller.

©2009 Ballybucklebo Stories Corp. (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

Kinky explained

I noticed several readers were disappointed by the first couple of chapters of this book. Unfortunately, they had not read the earlier books. To me it is a treat to learn Kinky's story. She is a very important character in the series. Now I know about her hopes and dreams, her childhood and young adult life. She is a lovely person who has adapted to hardships. And as the saying goes has made lemonade out of the lemons. So ...

Not what I expected. Unlike the rest of the series

This is mostly about Irish folklore. I expected more insight into Kinky.The title leads you to believe you will be reading an in depth background about the Irish country girl. It's misleading. It was boring for the most part and and way too long . The rest of the series is delightful. By all means listen to the other books and enjoy them as I did.

it wasn't what I expected!

it was good but it was about kinky kinkade. And it was a story and the story it really had nothing to do with the doctors

Amazing Storytelling

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this book was amazing as Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the storyteller. Thank you for providing us a little bit of a background of Kinky. She is fabulous!

What was one of the most memorable moments of An Irish Country Girl?

Mrs. Kinky Kincaid told the story to the children in detail and seamless, as only a seasoned storyteller could do. One needs time to develop a good story and I am glad the author took that time.

Shanachie

If you like Irish folktales, this is a book for you. Just sit back and listen to the entertaining story.

Charming

It was different from his other books and a bit of a slow start, but we thoroughly enjoyed it

What an amazing glimpse into Kinkys life.

At first I was put off by a different narrator than the first books, but she definitley fit that part. This was a beautiful, moving piece about Kinkys early life.

Best book so far

I wasn't sure I wanted to listen to this book. But I went ahead and I am really glad I did. It's a great addition to the Irish country Doctor series. Full of ghost and fairies!

Memories pressed between the pages of your mind!

An exhilarating story that you just can't stop listening to. Takes you right there next to the characters of the book.

Great Book

Great Story! really enjoyed it. Worth reading again and again. Kinky is an amazing character.