Banking Union as a Shock Absorber: Lessons for the Eurozone from the US
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Gift of the Gab: The Irish Conversation Guide
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With illustrations by Terry Willers For the unprepared visitor Irish conversation can be a...
Alfie: The Life of Alfie Byrne
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The first biography of the beloved long-time Lord Mayor of Dublin Alfie Byrne was that rarest of...
General Percy Kirke and the Later Stuart Army
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General Percy Kirke (c. 1647-91) is remembered in Somerset as a cruel, vicious thug who deluged the...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Wild Horses in Books
Mar 19, 2021
I’ll admit that Joe’s wedding as a ticking clock was a bit unrealistic, but it did provide some great scenes, so I’m willing to overlook it. While there are several storylines, the focus was still mostly in Phoenix, so this book didn’t feel as scattered as some in the series have. I loved how the cases wove around each other and how they tied together thematically. The main characters are fun as always, and the suspects fit wonderfully into the story. I must be softening to Joe’s fiancée since I actually enjoyed the parts related to the wedding. The series originated in the 1990’s, and the author has kept that time frame for these new cases, which provides some interesting comparisons for the reader on how much life has changed. There’s one more in the series, and I hope to get to it soon.
The Curious Hand by Seamus Fogarty
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Originally from County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland, Fogarty now resides in London, and the...
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Listening to the Animals - becoming the Supervet
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Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated The Drowning Sea in Books
Jun 23, 2022
Since I’ve enjoyed the first two books in this series, I was curious to see where the series was going to go in this book. Once again, the writing was atmospheric and made me feel like I was there with Maggie. The characters are well drawn, although I did have a little trouble keeping all the relationships of the villagers straight. Still, I loved getting to spend time with the core cast again. Unfortunately, the pacing of the book was off, lagging at times in the middle and leaving us with a weak climax, although the climax did answer all our questions. The book is written in present tense, and it took my brain a bit to adjust to that. Most of the story is told from Maggie’s first-person point of view, but we do get some chapters from other characters’ points of view to help flesh things out. Fans of the series will be glad they picked up this book.
Merissa (11953 KP) rated Braided Dimensions (Braided Dimensions #1) in Books
Apr 15, 2024
One thing I need to mention first... it is SO good to read something set in Wales rather than Ireland! I have nothing against Ireland, but there are other Celtic countries out there, although you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
This was an enjoyable story that took place both in the present and the past. I love the group of friends Kay has. It is full of paganism and mysticism, although written as both specialised and general day-to-day knowledge. The blending of the two lives is well-written, giving the reader Kay's sense of confusion as she tries to understand what is happening.
This is definitely a series so be prepared to be left with questions at the end, which will leave you wanting more.
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Merissa
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Apr 15, 2024
