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An Irish Country Girl: A Novel
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LENGTH10 hrs and 19 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-05-10
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Program TypeAudiobook
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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 Patrick Taylor; (P)2009 Macmillan Audio
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What Members Say
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"Stick with it!"
I was undeterred by all of the reviews I had read here and purchased this book. It was my first by this author. The first few chapters, when Kinky is telling her story to the children is very off-putting and, to be honest, I almost abandoned it in agreement with the negative reviews. However, I stuck with it and ended up enjoying this book very much! Definitely worth it if you persist past the first few chapters.
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"Shanachie"
If you like Irish folktales, this is a book for you. Just sit back and listen to the entertaining story.
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"Wounderful!!!!!!!"
I makes me homesick for Ireland altho I've never been there.
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"Make sure you have the time to listen to this."
Would you consider the audio edition of An Irish Country Girl to be better than the print version?I can only listen as I can't see well enough to read the printed word. A good narrator is worth his/her weight in gold.
Who was your favorite character and why?Kinky
Which character – as performed by Terry Donnelly – was your favorite?Kinky
If you could take any character from An Irish Country Girl out to dinner, who would it be and why?Kinky. She is interesting, wise, a great cook, and a wonderful storyteller
Any additional comments?Save time to read this twice!
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"Love this series"
I have enjoyed every minute if the Irish Country Doctor series by Patrick Taylor. I will say that this was my least favorite of all the books but evem with that said, I still loved it.It was great to have a backstory on the lovable houskeeper, Kinky Kencaid. I also would have preferred that the same narrator had read this book. It was a little disconderting for Kinky to have a new voice. Thank you Mr. Taylor for many hours of enjoyment.
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"i love this series (minus this one)"
first, let me say that i have thoroughly enjoyed the other books in this series! however, this installment was a disappointment both in story and narrator choice. i highly recommend reading this series, but would also advise skipping this book!
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