Part of Irish Country, book 4
First published 2010
Maureen O'Hanlon tends to her family's farm in the emerald hills of County Cork in 1922. The precocious farmer's daughter possesses an unusual gift that lets her see fairies, spirits, and otherworldly beings. On a snowy winter night, she hears the terrifying wail of the Banshee for the first time. As Maureen matures into a young woman, her heart fills with romantic dreams and ambitious plans for her future. She faces difficult choices between love and her deepest aspirations. The path ahead remains uncertain, even for someone blessed with supernatural sight. Through moments of happiness and heartbreak, Maureen discovers her true calling. Her journey eventually leads her north to the village of Ballybucklebo, where she will become the steadfast Mrs. Kinky Kincaid, the unflappable housekeeper caring for two harried doctors in Patrick Taylor's beloved series.
Genres: romance, irish-literature, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-elements
Setting: Ballybucklebo, County Cork, Ireland
Period: 1922
319 pages · Hardcover · Forge Books