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  • By: Patrick Taylor
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  • Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)
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An Irish Country Christmas

By: Patrick Taylor
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Summary

In An Irish Country Christmas, the third book in Patrick Taylor's Irish Country Books, Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland.

Along with his senior partner, Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly, Barry has his hands full dealing with seasonal coughs and colds, as well as the occasional medical emergency. To add to the doctors' worries, competition arrives in the form of a patient-poaching new physician whose quackery threatens the health and well-being of the good people of Ballybucklebo. Can one territory support three hungry doctors? Barry has his doubts.

But the wintry days and nights are not without a few tidings of comfort and joy. Between their hectic medical practice, Rugby Club parties, and the kiddies' Christmas Pageant, the two doctors still find time to play Santa Claus to a struggling single mother with a sick child and not enough money in the bank. Snow is rare in Ulster, and so are miracles, but that doesn't mean they never happen. . . .

©2008 Patrick Taylor (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Full of stories and vivid characters, the novel recalls a good night in a pub. Its greatest charm lies in homey Ulster idioms. . . . Good, light entertainment.” —Booklist on An Irish Country Village

“John Keating's readings of Patrick Taylor's previous \"Irish Country\" novels are as charming as the books themselves…As in an opera where the story is secondary to the sound, Keating's lilting brogue is a delight to the ear.” —The Roanoke Times

“The unabridged audio edition was narrated by John Keating, whose rendition of the Ulster-Scots language and accents draws you in and gives life to the characters.” —Beth Fish Reads

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Gentle and sweet

Listened to this in the run up to Christmas on my daily commute. Sweet, gentle story, not perhaps for those who like hardcore back to back action, nevertheless I enjoyed it! Narration was great although mrs kinkaids voice and way she said SO all the time did grate on me a little 😝

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Charming…

A charming tale with an excellent narrator and I now feel able to set up as a physician having enjoyed detailed accounts of patient illnesses, treatments and cures! 😂

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Another excellent Read!

Simply loving these books! I've bought my mum the paperback collection. They are the perfect escape for these terrible times, a throw back to a simpler, happier time.

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