Love and medicine intertwine in this heartwarming tale set in the colorful Ulster village of Ballybucklebo.

Young doctor Barry Laverty, M.B., is settling into the village life of Ballybucklebo, with only a few months left before he becomes a full partner in the practice. But an unexpected romantic reversal gives him second thoughts about his future. Is running a humble GP's shop all he wants out of life?

Meanwhile, Barry's mentor, Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly, is navigating his own personal upheavals. After mourning his deceased wife for decades, he's finally allowed a new woman into his life. However, this budding courtship isn't sitting well with Kinky Kincaid, the doctors' redoubtable housekeeper, who fears her position is being threatened.

As Barry and O'Reilly tackle the mysteries and dilemmas of Ballybucklebo, from a puzzling outbreak at the local school to a complicated swindle involving an unlucky racehorse, they'll need all of their wit, compassion, and a fair amount of blarney to put things right - just in time for their lives to change forever.

Irish Country Courtship is a humorous and heartwarming installment in Patrick Taylor's beloved Irish Country series. Set in Northern Ireland during the 1960s, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for fans of small-town fiction and medical dramas with an Irish twist.

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Praise for this book

“Taylor . . . is a bang-up storyteller who captivates and entertains from the first word.” —Publishers Weekly on An Irish Country Girl

“Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of Irish village life.” —Irish American magazine on An Irish Country Christmas

“Full of stories and vivid characters, [An Irish Country Village] recalls a good night in a pub. Good, light entertainment.” —Booklist

“The cozy village of Ballybucklebo and its eccentric inhabitants make the holidays bright.” —Library Journal on An Irish Country Christmas




About the Author

Patrick Taylor, M.D., is the author of the Irish Country books, including An Irish Country Doctor, An Irish Country Village, An Irish Country Christmas, and An Irish Country Girl. Taylor was born and raised in Bangor, County Down in Northern Ireland. After qualifying as a specialist in 1969, he worked in Canada for thirty-one years. He now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.


Title: An Irish Country Courtship : A Novel
Author(s): Patrick Taylor
Volume: 5
ISBN: 9781429960618
Copyright 2010
Release Date: September 28, 2010
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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