An Irish Country Love Story

A Novel

By: Patrick Taylor

Narrated by: John Keating

It’s the winter of 1967 and snow is on the ground in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, but the chilly weather can’t stop love from warming hearts all over the county. Not just the love between a man and woman, as with young doctor, Barry Laverty, and his fiancee Sue Nolan, who are making plans to start a new life together, but also the love of an ailing pensioner for a faithful dog that's gone missing, the love of the local gentry for the great estate they are on verge of losing, or Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly’s deep and abiding love for his long-time home and practice.

For decades, ever since the war, Number One Main Street, Ballybucklebo, has housed O’Reilly and his practice. In recent years, it has also opened its doors to O’Reilly’s wife, Barry Laverty, and a new addition to the practice, Doctor Nonie Stevens, a sultry and occasionally prickly young woman who may not be fitting in as well as she should. It is to Number One that patients young and old come when they need a doctor’s care, for everything from the measles to a rare and baffling blood disease.

An unexpected turn of events threatens to drive O’Reilly from his home for good, unless the entire village can rally behind their doctor and prove that love really can conquer all.

An Irish Country Love Story is a new and heartwarming installment in Patrick Taylor's beloved bestselling Irish Country series.

Critic reviews

"<b>The charm of Taylor's Irish Country tales is brought to life in John Keating's performance</b>. His Irish lilt will transport listeners straight to Ballybucklebo. Longtime fans will meet up with their old friends Kinky and Doctors Laverty and O'Reilly, and new listeners will enjoy getting to know all the endearing characters of this inviting little town. Keating's pacing and inflections are perfect as he gives a unique vocal personality to each character. Kinky's endearing colloquialisms, O'Reilly's melodious, though oftentimes blustery, turns of phrase, and <b>all the other charming voices of this village will give listeners the feeling, if only for a short time, of being part of this special community.</b>" -<i>AudioFile Magazine</i>

another fun pointless feel good book, enjoyed it.

these books have no point but to make you feel good and have some chuckles. fun to just shut the brain off.

Sappy, but heartwarming

Another great performance by the narrator. I look forward to the book in the series.

Wonderful series!!!

I was disappointed that they left off before Barry's wedding. I was kind of hoping that he would end there. Now I have entered true Ballybucklebeau withdrawal.

Will make you fall in love with Ireland

If you could sum up An Irish Country Love Story in three words, what would they be?

Irish, Funny, Knowledgeable

What did you like best about this story?

The descriptions of food ,scenery, characters

What about John Keating’s performance did you like?

What a fabulous performer. Made me feel like I was in Ireland in the 60s

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I have several times.

Any additional comments?

Love all of Patrick Taylor's books. Have bought the entire series and have read them several times.Love Patrick Taylor's writing and John Keating's performances.

Great Listen!

Wonderful story lots of good history and a perfect production, the narration is just wonderful love this series of books!