Jewels of the Sun

Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Patricia Daniels

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

BOOK ONE OF THE GALLAGHERS OF ARDMORE TRILOGY

In Gallagher’s Pub, where the fire is burning low and the pints are waiting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts has a story to tell...

Determined to reevaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage, immersing herself in the study of Irish folklore and discovering hope for the future of the magical past.

Finally back home in Ireland after years of traveling, Aidan Gallagher possesses an uncommon understanding of his country’s haunting myths. Although he’s devoted to managing the family pub, a hint of wildness still glints in his eyes - and in Jude, he sees a woman who can both soothe his heart and stir his blood. And he begins to share the legends of the land with her - while they create a passionate history of their own.

Don’t miss the other books in the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy

Tears of the Moon

Heart of the Sea

Emerald Isle: listen to the rest of the Irish Jewels trilogy.

©2005 Nora Roberts (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Roberts, a storytelling wizard, is at her best here, creating a fantastic setting for the continuing romantic tales of the Gallaghers." (Publishers Weekly)

choppy presentation

narrator put me to sleep. choppy reader. I would drift off in my mind, difficult to keep with the story. I love Nora Roberts but......

At Ardmore Trilogy

One of her best Trilogies, I’ve visited Ardmore in 2018, beautiful Seaside Village! Loved walking the Cliffs at sunset.
Nora is the best storyteller I’ve ever read!

Loved the descriptions of Ireland!

Good book.but not my favorite by this author. I loved the Irish brogue, though.

Great characters

The story is fun and heart warming without being overly sentimental. Your interest is kept without getting bored.

The love

I have read this book several times and I have loved it every time and I will read it again and again

Fun story to listen to while doing stuff

I like Nora Roberts, but have gotten away from her. This book was fun, funny, emotional.. A Nora book:). It is a great way to brighten your time while doing chores or just relaxing:)

Wrong choice of reader.

Love Nora Roberts books and have always loved the readers for her books on audible. This one was atrocious! Horrible Irish accent and a really disjointed reading and inflection in general. Disappointed to say the least or such a magical and romantic book.

interesting

If you could sum up Jewels of the Sun in three words, what would they be?

different and interesting

If you’ve listened to books by Nora Roberts before, how does this one compare?

this is the best of the 3 in this series. It is not like many of the other books, so it would not be fair to compare. I would say to anyone if you like Irish and the legends, you will enjoy this series.

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

no, i could walk away from it and pick it up again. the book is interesting but not riveting. It pulls your emotions. there are actually 2 stories within the books. the background story does not end with his book and it leaves you wanting to know how it also ends.

Any additional comments?

I have read this series. I rate this book the best because i was the least frustrated the characters. There are people with certain character traits that annoy you in real life and i find they annoy me in books also. Darcy the sister highly annoyed me.

Fairy Tales really do come true

What made the experience of listening to Jewels of the Sun the most enjoyable?

The Narrator was perfect!

What other book might you compare Jewels of the Sun to and why?

I have loved all of Nora Roberts' Trilogies. If she is the one who chooses her narrator's, she's has a knack for it :)

What does Patricia Daniels bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Love the Irish accent. I could listen to it for hours. Patricia Daniels does a fantastic job of changing voices when necessary and her inflections are spot on.

Narrator

The narrator wasn’t as good as most I have listened to. She was very stilted and clipped in her delivery.