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An Irish Country Wedding: A Novel Audiobook
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An Irish Country Wedding is another heart-warming addition to New York Times bestselling author Patrick Taylor's Irish Country series. Love is in the air in the colourful Ulster village of Ballybucklebo, where Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly has finally proposed to the darling of his youth, Kitty O'Hallorhan. There's a wedding to be planned, but before O'Reilly can make it to the altar, he and his young colleague, Barry Laverty, M.B., must deal with the usual round of eccentric patients—and crises both large and small. Being a G.P. in a place like Ballybucklebo often means more than simply splinting broken bones and tending to aches and pains. It can also mean helping a struggling young couple acquire their first home, clearing the name of a cat accused of preying on a neighbor's prize pigeons, and encouraging a bright working-class girl who dreams of someday becoming a doctor herself. And, if you're Barry Laverty, still smarting from a painful breakup, there might even be a chance for a new romance with a lovely school teacher, if her passionate political convictions don't get in the way. Much has changed in Ballybucklebo, and bigger changes are in store, but the lives and practices of these Irish country doctors remain as captivating and irresistible as ever.
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"All of the books in this series are terrific. They capture time and place perfectly, with the formula of quirky but realistic characters, perfect-pitch dialogue, and deft and light conflict. An excellent book to carry you away!"
— Carmen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“What Herriot did for Yorkshire, Taylor does for Northern Ireland’s County Antrim and County Down; minus the animals, of course, but with all the good sentiments. Taylor's seventh in the Irish Country Doctor series (An Irish Country Doctor, 2007, etc.) provides a dose of easy medicine to readers familiar with the 1960s milieu and characters in the fictional wee town of Ballybucklebo, where Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly practices medicine. …The author notes this is the first in the series where he’s confronted ‘The Troubles.’ He does so in a limited way, with equal measures of empathy and realism. Kinky’s afterword and recipes end the book, along with a glossary of Irish dialect. Gentle, colorful, feel-good stories of a peaceable life long gone. Think Mayberry with Dr. O’Reilly as Sheriff Taylor.”
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“In the latest installment in the Irish Country series, Taylor continues the adventures of the much-loved doctors and the Ballybucklebo villagers, complete with a glossary of authentic Irish slang. While longtime lovers of the series will enjoy this episode, new readers might want to start with an earlier entry. Fans of Frank Delaney, Jan Karon, and Gail Fraser will appreciate Taylor’s humorous, dialect-tinged take on small-town drama. A spirited and compassionate story filled with pastoral Irish imagery, cheerful village life, and heartwarming romance.”
— Booklist -
“Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of Irish village life.”
— Irish America magazine, praise for the author -
“The author laces his heartwarming moments with liberal doses of whiskey and colorful Ulster invectives.”
— Chicago Sun-Times, praise for the author -
“Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular Irish-Canadian writer of all time.”
— Globe and Mail, praise for the author -
“While I thoroughly enjoy Taylor's stories, I like them even more as audiobooks as John Keating does an excellent job reading them. I've reviewed numerous audiobooks and the ones in this series read by John Keating are the best.
— Simcoe.com -
Taylor is a bang-up storyteller who captivates and entertains from the first word.
— Publishers Weekly on An Irish Country Girl -
Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular Irish-Canadian writer of all time.
— The Globe and Mail -
Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of Irish village life.
— Irish America Magazine -
With an unerring eye for detail, the talents of a natural storyteller, and the ability to pepper his anecdotes with large doses of wit and humor, Patrick Taylor has written a delightful novel.
— Caligary Herald on An Irish Country Doctor -
Wraps you in the sensations of a vanished time and place.
— The Vancouver Sun on An Irish Country Doctor
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A New York Times bestseller
An Irish Country Wedding Listener Reviews
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" I enjoyed this as I did with all Patrick Taylor's book. Love the locations, the brogue, and the cliches they use! "
— A., 2/11/2014 -
" I loved this book. It was fun reading.. "
— Emmy, 2/7/2014 -
" A good read full of great characters from the auld country. "
— Sandy, 1/21/2014 -
" I absolutely love this series set in Northern Ireland which depicts the life of country general practictioners in the mid 1960's. I was definitely in the mood to read this next book in the series, but compared to others it was a bit of a snoozefest. Not to say much happens in the other books, which are not page-turners. THe simplicity and quietness of these stories of the village folks and their medical problems and personal lives has always been comfortable and cozy to read. Perhaps the series has gone as far as it can for now. Nonetheless, I always get a kick out of the Ulster slang and am thankful for the glossary at the back of the book to make sure I understand everything. "
— Jill, 1/18/2014 -
" Very enjoyable read. The characters are so lovable. "
— Diane, 1/7/2014 -
" engaging story filled with likeable people - made me feel at home "
— Gerry, 1/3/2014 -
" My least favorite of this series so far, but still a fun read. "
— Jim, 12/26/2013 -
" This was a great book, a little dry in the history area but anyone who likes history would enjoy those parts. Like the way they talk, do things and their manners. It was a nice light romance with compassion thrown into it. "
— Ann, 12/14/2013 -
" Not as enjoyable as his other books but still fun to revisit Ireland in 1965---& his wedding date was our wedding date, so it was like going back in time to a special day ! "
— Diane, 12/11/2013 -
" Nice, feel good read for December! "
— Laurie, 11/27/2013 -
" Always enjoy the books in the series. Easy read, great escape and wonderful Irish storytelling. "
— Jan, 11/21/2013 -
" I love this book and the whole series about the country doctors in Ireland. They are wonderful!! "
— Anna, 10/21/2013 -
" Always love traveling to Ballybuckaroo, these people are like quirky friends. Just have to wait for another now. "
— Jean, 10/4/2013 -
" Clever book and enjoyed reading from the first to the last page. "
— Amber, 7/22/2013 -
" I enjoy Taylors books but they are pretty fluffy-lots of paddywackery. "
— Laura, 5/6/2013 -
" I am a big fan of Taylor's "Irish Doctor" stories, but this one was not my favorite. Unlike the others, it moved slowly for me and did not hold my interest. "
— Rebecca, 4/20/2013 -
" Sad to finish this one, please write more Patrick! "
— Sandra, 3/26/2013 -
" Another delightful story in the Irish Country Doctor series. It's wide open for the next segment so I can hardly wait. "
— Peg, 2/4/2013 -
" more more please "
— Karen, 1/8/2013 -
" Hurry Mr. Taylor - I miss my friends already! What a wonderful series - heartwarming! "
— Robin, 12/11/2012 -
" What a nice wonderful book! a great addition to the series. "
— Glenn, 12/4/2012
About Patrick Taylor
Patrick Taylor is the author of the Irish Country novels, including the New York Times bestseller An Irish Country Wedding. He was born and raised in Bangor, County Down, in Northern Ireland. He is a retired medical researcher and a professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia.
About John Keating
John Keating is an actor, voice talent, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. His numerous acting credits include Roundabout Theatre’s production of Juno and the Paycock and La Mama ETC’s production of Cat and the Moon, as well as various parts with the Irish Repertory Theater and the Irish Arts Center. He can also be seen in the HBO miniseries John Adams, starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney.