Louise and Rebecca, good friends since their BBC days in Belfast, are searching for a suitable location to shoot a movie about Elizabeth I. As they stumble across Wooldene House, they meet owners Diana and Henry. Widowed Diana yearns for new romance, while Henry is increasingly drawn to Louise.
Delicious breakfasts in the warm sunshine, lazy afternoons lounging by the pool, balmy evenings with old friends and good conversation - this is all Claire Watson plans for her holiday on the French Riviera. The last thing she expects is to fall in love. When she meets John Rock, the attraction is instant, but so is the feeling they have met before. Uneasy memories from a decade earlier begin to surface - a life in Northern Ireland, a broken marriage, a tragic accident - but how could she have known him back then? When past and present finally collide, bringing old secrets to light, Claire is unprepared for the astounding consequences.
Twenty-seven years after she adopted her baby in Ireland, Lena Molloy receives a call from the nun who set up the adoption. Sister Monica claims that she wants merely to tie up loose ends in her old age, but Lena becomes frightened that something more threatening lies behind the call, and she sets off on a journey to Ireland, with her best friend, to find her daughter's birth parents.
Twenty-seven years after she adopted her baby daughter in Ireland, Lena Molloy receives a mysterious call from Sister Monica, the nun who set up the adoption. She claims that she wants merely to tie up loose ends before she retires, but Lena, who feels both anxious and frightened after the call, is tempted to probe deeper into the meaning of their conversation. Against her husband's wishes, and accompanied by her best friend, Alma -- who is nursing a broken heart -- Lena travels to the west of Ireland on a secret mission to trace the birth parents of her daughter, Mary, an up-and-coming star in the world of opera. At first the trail seems to have gone cold. Saint Joseph's home for unmarried mothers has become an old people's home, and Sister Monica is dismissive and unforthcoming. Then a chance meeting sets Lena on a journey through Ireland and into the past, taking her through many twists and turns to an outcome she could never have anticipated. Singing Bird is a fresh, penetrating novel filled with emotional complexity, psychological suspense and Irish charm. It is a story about deeply rooted secrets, the unshakable bonds between family and friends and the constant human struggle to unearth the truth about our own personal history. Roisin McAuley's debut novel is a beguiling and timeless tale of faith and devotion that will touch everyone who reads it.
Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Utterly irresistible' Irish Independent When a heatwave coincides with rehearsals for an end-of-summer concert, temperatures soar - and small town scandals are around every corner . . . It turns out that some members of the choir have secrets they are desperate to keep hidden. Christopher, the handsome and talented director, is embroiled in a steamy affair with someone who is strictly off-limits; Molly has become obsessed with a young boy whom she's convinced is her grandson; while Emily has just fallen in love - with the wrong man. As opening night approaches, it becomes clear that there are some tough decisions to be made. But until the curtain falls, you never know what might happen on The Street Where You Live. 'A real treat ... Meaney wraps her readers in the company and comfort of strangers' Sunday Independent
From NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Roisin Meaney, a heart-warming story of love, friendship and fate set on Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland ... Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island so when the old stone cottage by the edge of the sea went up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin was easy. But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help raise money her forthcoming wedding to Tim, she's unprepared for what's about to happen ... As she welcomes holiday-makers to her cottage, Nell must face some truths: about her upcoming wedding to Tim, and her friendship with his brother, James. And, meanwhile, her father delivers some astounding news which leaves Nell, her mother and the island reeling ... But will Nell make it down the aisle? One thing's for sure, it's a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.
Warm ... uplifting -- Roisin Meaney is a gifted storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author It's the day before the wedding ... Three strangers arrive home to Ireland to the house that gave each of them refuge when they needed it most. They are there to celebrate the winter wedding of their beloved Annie, the woman who fostered them in their childhoods. Now Julia is a world-famous singer living in luxury in Paris and Eddie is a chef in London, while Steph spends her days on a remote Greek island, running a writers' retreat with her older lover. All three have moved on from the past, but as the wedding celebrations get underway, certain truths come to light. It turns out that some hurts last longer than others ... As Annie says 'I do', with an unexpected twist for her wedding party, will Julia, Eddie and Steph discover their own happy-ever-afters in time for the big day? A spellbinding, warm-hearted novel from one of Ireland's best-loved writers.
A thoughtful, engrossing read. Warm and insightful. Roisin Meaney is a skillful storyteller' - Sheila O'Flanagan It's their twenty-year school reunion but the Plunkett sisters have their own reasons for not wanting to attend ... Caroline, now a successful designer, spends her time flying between her business in England and her lover in Italy. As far as she's concerned, her school days, and what happened to her the year she left, should stay in the past. Eleanor, meanwhile, is unrecognisable from the fun-loving girl she was in school. With a son who is barely speaking to her, and a husband keeping a secret from her, revisiting the past is the last thing on her mind. But when an unexpected letter arrives for Caroline in the weeks before the reunion, memories are stirred. Will the sisters find the courage to return to the town where they grew up and face what they've been running from all these years? The Reunion is a moving story about secrets, sisters and finding a way to open your heart.
Full of hope and love' Emer McLysaght 'Warm ... insightful' Rachael English NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR George is happy. Mostly. He loves his teaching job and his daughter Suzi, though he wishes he saw her a little more. All the same, it feels like time for a change - getting over Suzi's mum is definitely long overdue. So George sets up an online dating profile ... and waits to see what will happen. Alice was happy. Until she found out her boyfriend was lying to her. So she returns to her hometown determined that this fresh start will work out. All she has to do is say yes to things - yes to a spare room at her aunt's, yes to writing for the local paper, maybe even yes to falling in love again. As Alice and George try to make everyday changes, their lives begin to overlap more and more. And maybe the day they finally meet will be the day everything changes forever ...
A festive, feel-good tale about family and new beginnings from the author of Life Before Us and The Restaurant 'The many fans of Meaney would be delighted to find this book in their Christmas stocking' Irish Independent It's three days before Christmas . . . Tilly boards a plane on the other side of the world. She's determined to reach Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in time for Christmas Day. Tilly carries a troubling secret and Laura, a woman she's never met, might be the only one who can help her. Except that Laura has no idea that Tilly exists. And with five children, a mother-in-law stranded on the island and a husband with whom she's barely on speaking terms, an unexpected Christmas guest is the last thing she needs. As Tilly's journey brings her ever closer to Roone, a storm is also heading for the island - will she make it in time for Christmas?
A wonderful storyteller' Ciara Geraghty 'Meaney is utterly credible, utterly authentic, utterly irresistible' Irish Independent 'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan The new novel from No.1 bestselling author Roisin Meaney. Another summer is in full swing on Roone, an island off the west coast of Ireland, and preparations are underway for a big birthday party at the local hotel. But before then, love and friendship will be tested ... Who is the stranger who arrives at Imelda's door, just weeks after her world falls to pieces? How long can Eve hide her secret from Andy? And will Nell and Laura's friendship survive the storm that's about to hit the island? The Birthday Party is the spellbinding new novel from the queen of summer reading
Laura and Donal, Breffni and Cian, Andrew and Ruth: three contented middle-class couples living in suburban Limerick, gathering at each other's houses for intimate dinner parties, bound together by shared memories of childhood adventures. But, beneath the cosy contentment of their lives lie tensions that threaten to erupt at any moment. in tow, the surprisingly timid Ruth, who is finding it hard to fit in with Andrew's overbearing mother, Cecily. And, to her increasing concern, Andrew doesn't seem to have his mind entirely on her... Laura is desperate to know why she and Donal can't have a family, and why Donal seems so disinterested - hostile, in fact. And the beautiful, glamorous Breffni, with her lovely husband and golden child, Polly, well, she has the greatest surprise in store... relationships and families by an author who is maturing into an Irish Joanna Trollope.
For fans of Maeve Binchy and Sheila O'Flanagan, 'this is a feelgood book you won't be able to put down' (Irish Independent) One crisp September evening art teacher Audrey Matthews sits alone in room six at Carrickbawn Senior College, wondering if anyone is going to sign up for her Life Drawing for Beginners class. By eight o'clock six people have arrived. Six strangers who will spend two hours together every week until Halloween, learning the fine art of life drawing. Nobody could have predicted on that cold autumn day the profound effect the class would have on its students and their lives. Least of all Audrey, the biggest beginner of all, who is to discover that once you keep an open mind, life - and love - can throw up more than a few surprises ...
Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan A warm, spell-binding tale of friendship, love and second chances from this Number One bestselling author. Behind the brightly coloured doors of Miller's Avenue live people with very complicated lives... When Yvonne in number 7 joins an online dating website, she's looking for something more than friendship but after a series of disastrous encounters, decides to shut down her account. Is she shutting out her only chance of finding love? While next door Dan, still reeling from his wife's desertion, signs up for a cookery course. As his lemon souffle rises, so does his interest in someone close to home ... Further along, Kathryn is struggling to keep her marriage together despite the best efforts of her interfering mother-in-law. As tension grows between the two women, Kathryn wonders if Grainne will finally succeed, as she realises that she may never give her husband Justin what he wants. As the drama unfolds along Millers Avenue, the inhabitants learn that the things you most yearn for can often be found on your own doorstep.
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER -- a warm engrossing tale of friendship and new beginnings ... 'Like chatting with a good friend over a cup of tea' Irish Mail on Sunday May O'Callaghan has decided that life's too short and she's decided to throw in the towel in her predictable nine-to-five job. Now what? As May fits into her new life we meet her friend Pam and her husband Jack - but why is Pam terrified to tell Jack that she's pregnant? And then there's Denis and Bernard, May's next-door neighbours, going about their business oblivious to the deadly threat that lurks close by. There's Paddy, who lives on his own yet never seems to be at home. And Paul, three doors up, willing to risk everything for an affair with Carmel, the young teacher who has yet to learn that there's a price to pay for having something that shouldn't be yours. But what May can't figure out is who gave her the beautiful shell necklace and was it really meant for her? On this one particular week, all is about to change for the inhabitants of Kilpatrick and May discovers that while only love can break your heart, only love can put it back together. The Anniversary, Roisin Meaney's sparkling new novel, is now available for pre-order
Wenn das Herz einer Mutter bricht ... Der ebenso gefĂ¼hlvolle wie spannende Roman »Ein irisches Geheimnis« von Roisin McAuley als eBook bei dotbooks. Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug – und manchmal kann die Engländerin Lena kaum fassen, dass ihre geliebte Tochter Mary schon lange kein Kind mehr ist: Die junge Opernsängerin erobert die BĂ¼hnen dieser Welt. Wie anders ihr Leben wohl verlaufen wäre, wenn Lena und ihr Mann sie nicht aus einem irischen Waisenhaus adoptiert hätten? Vielleicht ist es jetzt an der Zeit, ihrer Tochter ein besonderes Geschenk zu machen: Lena beschlieĂŸt, nach Marys leiblichen Eltern zu suchen, und fliegt auf die grĂ¼ne Insel. Doch was sie dort in Tullamore herausfindet, stellt bald alles in Frage, an das sie je geglaubt hat – nicht nur, weil es so scheint, als wäre Marys leiblicher Vater ein katholischer Priester ... »Ein brillanter Roman!«, urteilt der Bestsellerautor Bernard Cornwell – und die Belfast News ist sicher: »Eine wĂ¼rdige Nachfolgerin fĂ¼r Maeve Binchy.« Jetzt als eBook kaufen und genieĂŸen: Der Irland-Roman »Ein irisches Geheimnis« von Roisin McAuley bietet bewegende Unterhaltung fĂ¼r alle Fans von Katie Fforde. Wer liest, hat mehr vom Leben: dotbooks – der eBook-Verlag.
A heart-warming story . . . that readers are bound to devour' Irish Independent Who said love was a piece of cake? Days before Hannah opens the doors to her new bakery, her boyfriend announces he's leaving her for another woman. Faced with going it alone, Hannah wonders if her life-long dream has just turned into a nightmare. So her best friend Adam sets a date - seven months to make her shop a success, or walk away. And while Adam is helping Hannah piece her life back together, their pal Alice's is falling apart. Will she be able to forgive her husband for his terrible mistake? As the seven-month milestone approaches, it becomes clear to everyone that happiness in life, as in love, is all in the making. 'Highly engaging and heart-warming . . . populated with warm and loveable characters' Melissa Hill
At last, a book for golfers who have room in their heads and their vacations plans for more than golf. It gives detailed descriptions of charming courses of great character and scenic beauty. It also explores the unique attractions to be found just beyond the 18th green; the best of Irish food, drink, culture, scenery and music. Full-color photos.
Louise and Rebecca, good friends since their BBC days in Belfast, work for a film company and are scouring the south of England for a suitable location to shoot a movie about Elizabeth I. As they stumble across Wooldene House, they meet Diana and Henry, who own the property. Diana, widowed, feels her life is slowly crumbling along with the house, and yearns for new romance. Diana spends her time looking after their aunt Lucy who, as she senses time is running out, begins the share the startling secrets in her past. And Henry, retired from the Army after a stint in Northern Ireland, is increasingly drawn to Louise - but their shared history, which places them on opposite sides of the troubles - threatens them both...
Twenty-seven years after she adopted her baby in Ireland, Lena Molloy receives a call from the nun who set up the adoption. Sister Monica claims that she wants merely to tie up loose ends in her old age, but Lena becomes frightened that something more threatening lies behind the call, and she sets off on a journey to Ireland, with her best friend, to find her daughter's birth parents.
Love and fine wine go together, but in both cases it's important to recognise the real thing. Will HONOR BRADY find true love with wine merchant HUGO LANCASTER, who sweeps her off to his chateau in France? Her friend DIARMUID KEENAN doesn't think so. But then, he can't find the real thing himself. Is winemaker DIDIER ROUSSEAU really interested in Honor - or in Hugo's chateau? And will young American MELANIE MILLAR find roots in the same chateau through a wartime secret in her family past?
At last, a book for golfers who have room in their heads and their vacations plans for more than golf. It gives detailed descriptions of charming courses of great character and scenic beauty. It also explores the unique attractions to be found just beyond the 18th green; the best of Irish food, drink, culture, scenery and music. Full-color photos.
Beavers are widely recognised as a keystone species which play a pivotal role in riparian ecology. Their tree felling and dam building behaviours coupled with a suite of other activities create a wealth of living opportunities that are exploited by a range of other species. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate that beaver-generated living environments that are much richer in terms of both biodiversity and biomass than wetland environments from which they are absent. Emerging contemporary studies indicate clearly that the landscapes they create can afford sustainable, cost-effective remedies for water retention, flood alleviation, silt and chemical capture. Beaver activities, especially in highly modified environments, may be challenging to certain land use activities and landowners. Many trialled and tested methods to mitigate against these impacts, including a wide range of non-lethal management techniques, are regularly implemented across Europe and North America. Many of these techniques will be new to people, especially in areas where beavers are newly re-establishing. This handbook serves to discuss both the benefits and challenges in living with this species, and collates the wide range of techniques that can be implemented to mitigate any negative impacts. The authors of this handbook are all beaver experts and together they have a broad range of scientific knowledge and practical experience regarding the ecology, captive husbandry, veterinary science, pathology, reintroduction and management of beavers in both continental Europe and Britain.
When CSI investigator Claire Watson meets John Rock on holiday, the attraction is instant—but so is the feeling that they've met before. Now uneasy memories from a decade earlier are beginning to surface for Claire: memories of a body found at the bottom of a cliff in Northern Ireland, a possible suicide or, perhaps, a murder. Now, ten years later in the South of France, she has once again encountered the dead woman's husband, the man Claire and her colleagues had believed was the killer, though they could never pin the crime on him. But did John's wife really die by his hands? And if he is a cold-blooded murderer, why is Claire so violently attracted to him?
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