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

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.

Great story!

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

I would recommend this to a friend because I would love to talk about the story.

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

The characters

Which character – as performed by Terry Donnelly – was your favorite?

Maureen

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When (story spoiler) Paudeen came home.

A blast of Irish folklore

I was a little put out by the narrator at first but thoroughly enjoyed to learn of Kinkee's past.
This is as enjoyable as the of the series.

Great story and the Irish Lore is fantastic. Fun

Great story and the Irish Lore is fantastic. A fun read nice to hear the back story of Mrs. Kincaid.

Great look into Kinky's past!

I've loved this series since book one. Read most of them and now listening to them. We get to see Kinky as a girl and how she became who she is today. I've not been disappointed by any of the books and always look forward to the next!

Love this series!

Great story, perfect narration, can't wait to start the next book. Highly recommend this as well as the others before.

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.

Pretty good

We enjoyed this book but not as much as previous ones. My hubby didn't care for the "gift of second sight."

Great sceneries and folklore. Unconvincing romance

Bit creepy, the part about the banshee in the first 7 or so chapters, but I had been wondering about the banshee for a few years and had never heard a story. So upon this I was satisfied.

Always love stories about sheep-farming and fishing. Great sceneries depicted of mountains, hills, pastures, and waves, and small town. Loved it.

If the author could just stay away from romance, it would be a fine story. From book 1 to now, he seems to think that everyone falls in "love" within days and instantly want to talk about marriage, and think of the other in terms of very deep feelings and "I love you." Really? Love?? They don't even know each other!! How very shallow. How casual these words are used. I'm not sure the characters, or the author, even know what it means, when it is used so easily, as if saying "hello" or "thanks."

Irish Storytelling At It’s Finest

I enjoyed getting to know Maureen so much. And I know I’ll always remember Connor, too.