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

Do not miss it!

I enjoyed this addition to the series immensely! Absolutely beautiful! A perfect story, satisfying in every way.

Fills in Gaps

Nice story and fills in the gaps about Kinky Kincaid 's past. Narration is not as good as the rest of the series.

Best of the Series

What made the experience of listening to An Irish Country Girl the most enjoyable?

This one is steeped in Irish lore and culture, and Terry Donnelly does an amazing job with the accents, characters and dramatic delivery.

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

The story of how a young man's losing tussle with the mysterious shape-shifting Shee for cutting down a blackthorn tree was memorable, as was the story of how Kinky Kincade came to be with the love of her life, a County Cork fisherman named Paudeen.

Have you listened to any of Terry Donnelly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was my only experience with Terry Donnelly's narration, but I'd love to hear more from her, especially an Irish setting.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I can't listen to anything for more than an hour, but I'd listen to this longer than most.

Any additional comments?

Did I mention this is the best of the series?

Too much of a departure

I am glad I listened to this, but it was too much of a departure from the first three novels for me to enjoy. I am a big fan of many things fairy and fey, but the beginning just seemed to go on for far too long and seemed much more disconnected from the remainder of the story. I didn't really learn what I hoped to about Kinky and it was quite rushed toward the end. John Keating is such a brilliant narrator I don't know I would have liked any other rendition of Kinky. Looking forward to the next book. Not expecting to revisit this one.

Very enjoyable!

At first I was disappointed that the narrater was different to the previous books in the series but this is Kinky's story and Terry Donnelly did a great job. I enjoyed getting to know Kinky and her family. Now knowing her story will I've no doubt make the remaining books even more enjoyable.

an irish country girl

Another splendid book of the Irish Doctor Series by Patrick Taylor, it's just a Fun story full of life's Joys and sorrows, well done..Excellent is my vote

Agree with many other reviewers.

What did you like best about An Irish Country Girl? What did you like least?

I didn't care at all for the story line of this book, but I was prepared since I had read other reviews that were disappointed with the story line. It was such a departure from the rest of the series, I had a hard time finishing it.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I'll still continue to read the series. For the most part, it has been delightful!

love this series

Not worthy of prise, but a good yarn told in a way to keep your interest. This one fills in the back story of Kiki. it makes her more loveable knowing from wench she came. Boy.

delightful light read

a nice departure from the doctor series. good old fashioned ghost story with romance and tragedy wrapped into an irish tail.

Love love love

At first I had a hard time getting used to the female voice in this book but I soon got used to it and wow. I loved the story line and was enthralled every moment. I wish it had lasted longer. The history of the Irish ways and the connection to the “other side” was sooo gripping.