Part of Irish Country, book 7
First published 2012
Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly has proposed to Kitty O'Hallorhan, his childhood sweetheart, and wedding preparations begin in the Ulster village of Ballybucklebo. But medical duties keep interrupting the romance. O'Reilly and his junior partner Barry Laverty face their usual parade of quirky cases. They help a young couple secure their first house and defend a cat wrongly blamed for attacking prize pigeons. They also encourage a working-class girl who wants to study medicine. Meanwhile, Barry nurses wounds from a recent breakup until he meets an attractive schoolteacher whose strong political views complicate their budding relationship. The doctors discover that practicing in a small Irish village means treating more than physical ailments. They must solve personal problems and navigate village politics while caring for their community. As O'Reilly moves toward his wedding day, both doctors find their lives changing in unexpected ways.
Genres: fiction, romance, medical, contemporary
Vibes: cozy, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, small-town
Setting: Ballybucklebo, Ulster
Period: contemporary
432 pages · Hardcover · Forge Books