Part of Irish Country, book 8.5
First published 2013
Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly has just arrived in the Irish village of Ballybucklebo to work as a general practitioner. The locals view their new doctor with skepticism and distrust. O'Reilly struggles to win over patients who question his methods and doubt his commitment to their small community. The cantankerous physician must prove himself worthy of their confidence while navigating the complex social dynamics of village life. With assistance from unexpected allies, O'Reilly begins to chip away at the residents' resistance. This brief tale reveals how the future senior partner of the practice first earned his place among the people of Ballybucklebo. The story captures the warmth and humor that define relationships in Taylor's fictional Irish countryside.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Ballybucklebo, Ireland
Period: 20th-century
70 pages · Kindle Edition · Forge Books