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An Irish Country Cottage: An Irish Country Novel (Irish Country Books Book 13) Kindle Edition

by Patrick Taylor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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An Irish Country Cottage is a charming entry in Patrick Taylor's beloved New York Times and internationally bestselling Irish Country series.

The New Year brings challenges and changes to the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. The Christmas holidays have barely passed before a fire engulfs the humble thatched cottage housing of Donal Donnally and his family. Although the family escapes the blaze more or less unsinged, Donal, his wife, their three small children, and their beloved dog find themselves with nothing left but the clothes on their back.

Good thing Doctors O’Reilly and Laverty are on hand to rally the good people of Ballybucklebo to come to their aid. Rebuilding the cottage won’t be quick or easy, but good neighbors from all walks of life will see to it that the Donallys get back on their feet again, no matter what it takes.

Meanwhile, matters of procreation occupy the doctors and their patients. Young Barry Laverty and his wife Sue, frustrated in their efforts to start a family, turn to modern medicine for answers. O’Reilly must tread carefully as he advises a married patient on how to avoid another dangerous pregnancy.

As a new and tumultuous decade approaches, sectarian division threaten to bring unrest to Ulster, but in Ballybucklebo at least, peace still reigns and neighbors look after neighbors.

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"Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular Irish-Canadian writer of all time." ―The Globe and Mail

“Gentle humor, deeply emotional stories drawn from everyday life.” ―Kirkus Reviews on An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea

"Deeply steeped in Irish country life and meticulous in detail, the story is the perfect companion for a comfy fire and a cup of tea or a pint of bitter. A totally wonderful read!" ―Library Journal, starred review, on An Irish Doctor in Peace and at War

"What Herriot did for Yorkshire, Taylor now does for Northern Ireland's County Antrim and County Down, minus the animals, of course, but with all the good sentiments." ―Kirkus Reviews on An Irish Country Wedding

About the Author

Patrick Taylor, M.D., was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. Dr. Taylor is a distinguished medical researcher, offshore sailor, model-boat builder, and father of two grown children. He lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078X23GG6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books (October 16, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6754 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
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Born in 1941, Taylor was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and receieved his medical education in Ulster. He initially practiced in a rural Ulster village akin to Ballybucklebo before taking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After living in Belfast through the first two years of the recent Irish Troubles (1969-1994) he and his family emigrated to Canada where he pursued a career in medical research and teaching in the field of human infertility. His contributions have been honoured with three lifetime achievement awards including the Lifetime Award of Excellence of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.

A talent for the written word, first recognized when he was 16 by his winning the “Campbellian Prize for Literature”, led to an outpouring of contributions to the medical literature. His scientific works include 170 papers and six textbooks, one translated from the original French. For ten years, (1991-2001) he was editor-in-chief of the Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal.

To add leavening to dry, academic prose Taylor has always nurtured his creative side. His monthly medical humour columns which began in 1991, En Passant, Medicine Chest and Taylor’s Twist were followed by his appointment as book reviewer to Stitches: The Journal of Medical Humour.

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J. Hamil
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020
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I always enjoy this series of books from Patrick Taylor. He creates a wonderful fantasy about the people of Ballybuckleboo. The characters, some of them are characters, are well developed and endearing as you go from one book to another in the series. Very enjoyable read.
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Karen F. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars These books are always a good read!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
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I am never disappointed in reading any of the Irish Country (doctor) books! The characters are well developed and occur in many of the books so that they become a friend that you are glad to see again. These books explore a variety of topics of the human condition with a gentle touch that makes one a little sad to have the story end but leaves the reader waiting for the next book!
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ZDina
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020
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All of Patrick Taylor MD, stories are set in Ireland about a country doctor. I've tried to get all of his books, they are such a great view into the life of the doctor and the town folks for whom he cares.
highly recommend.
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MickM
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read But Not My Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
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I have read all the books in this series and enjoyed them all, including this one. This one was just not as enjoyable. This installment has too many depressing stories in it. From the Troubles, to Dr. Laverty's fertility issues, to Donal's fire, to Bertie's cancer scare, it's just too much.
I understand the author's contrast between the "pull together" residents of Ballybucklebow and the broader conflicts of Northern Ireland, but that's not why we are here. Fingal is a kindhearted bull of a man, Kinky is sweet and funny like Aunt Bee in Mayberry, Donal is bumbling comic relief, and Laverty is the young educated new-comer learning life's lessons from the lives of the locals. We buy the books for an annual visit with those characters.
I understand and appreciate Patrick Taylor's efforts to address the issues of the time, and he even recognizes and addresses the new direction this volume takes in his introduction. It's a mistake though. The "Irish Country" series is an escape to a place that no longer exists, if it ever did. We don't want the intrusions of real life here. We can find those elsewhere. The author had founded a delightful, funny, safe, little community., which was wonderful to visit once a year or so. It doesn't need to change or grow. Keep it as it is. The charm of the series will be lost if it heads off into this 'real life' direction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No babes yet for the Laverty's
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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This was a wonderful read with multiple plots. I will attempt to not ruin it for you. There is a house fire, pregnancy and/ or lack there of fears, political strife, and peace in the valley, if you will.
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Kerrolyne Zabik
5.0 out of 5 stars well written
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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I have enjoyed all the Irish Country series
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Carol Trotman
5.0 out of 5 stars The ongoing lives of lives, events and the mores of the country and the particular area.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
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A great read as usual and am looking forward to the continuation of Dr. Barry and Sue’s pregnancy dilemma...and to success! As usual, I could have read twice as much about the people of Balleybucklboo or whatever the name is! The author has an expressive way about how the community love one another through ‘thick or thin’ times.
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SEAL Dad
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a favorite
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
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I have really enjoyed this terrific Irish series and the adventures of the people of Ballybuckleboo but I think the author has lost his way after 13 books. As a male writer, the professions of love by the doctors to their respective wives rang hollow and the political scene while relevant overwhelmed the book. The best part of the book was Donal and his travails after his house burns down and would love to hear more about, the Marquis, his estate and the failed romance between his sister and Dr. O'Reilly's brother, Lars.
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Wendy Small
5.0 out of 5 stars A great taste of Irish village life in days gone by.
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2022
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I have enjoyed many of this series and so looked back to see if there were any I had missed or any new ones. I am really enjoying the everyday humor and goings on in the town life. This series is well worth a read .
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John Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars No place for 'Troubles'.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2019
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The place for history is in history books - not in a book of fiction. I totally agree with those who objected to the ' troubles' being injected into the story particularly as I lived through them. Totally unnecessary.
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Marion Pollari
5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick Taylor
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2022
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Very interesting book. I've read some of his before.
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Danielle Vallieres
4.0 out of 5 stars as advertised
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2019
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works well
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Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2018
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I have read every book in the series. They are all wonderful. This one changes tone a bit,bringing in the reality of the times. I can appreciate why he did that although it does change the peaceful feeling of the series. Still an excellent read.
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