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The Irish Boarding House: Completely heart-warming Irish historical fiction Kindle Edition

by Sandy Taylor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 14,430 ratings
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24 Merrion Square. The house stands empty, the old stone steps overgrown with thorny rose bushes. But Mary Kate feels a deep connection to the neglected, silent rooms. Could this be the place to help her heal?

Dublin 1952. When Mary Kate Ryan receives a surprise inheritance from the woman who abandoned her as a tiny baby, she’s stunned. All her life, she has longed to know why her mother disappeared, and now she’s devastated to realise that every lonely night she spent without a home or family of her own, her mother knew exactly where she was.

Mary Kate is about to refuse the money when she sees a beautiful, deserted house for sale and something sparks in her heart. She will reawaken it, as the Dublin Boarding House for Single Ladies, and provide a shelter for others as lost and alone as her. Can she help the two young girls left at the local orphanage, desperate for a home of their own? Or the pregnant teenager on the run, who only wants to keep her baby safe?

The boarding house brings Mary Kate love and friendships she never dreamed of, but just as her heart is about to burst with joy, a new guest arrives. The stern older woman won’t speak about her past, but when Mary Kate uncovers her story, it reveals a devastating secret about her mother. With her life in turmoil once more, can Mary Kate draw on the strength of the women in the house to help her face her past, or will the tragedy she uncovers spell disaster for them all…?

A heart-wrenching story full of family secrets. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.

What readers are saying about Sandy Taylor:

‘Outstanding!… It gripped me from the first page until the last!… When a book makes your heart break it deserves all the stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Beautiful… heart-warming, and heartbreaking all at the same time… 5/5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘5 stars… Heartbreaking.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I loved this book – I lost my whole day reading – just couldn’t bear to put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I fell in love… Such an emotionally raw story can only be written by someone who has left a little piece of their heart behind in such a special place.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Rarely do I find a book that can double me over with laughter and break my heart with tears… This book delivers and then some!’ Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Brought me to tears numerous times with its emotive words and insightful views on life and love. The writing was simply breathtaking, it was witty and beautiful in the same measure and it has quite frankly stolen my heart.’ Stacy is Reading, 5 stars

‘Writing this through tears, the funniest, most tearful book I’ve ever read. Fantastic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow… deserves more than 5 stars. It is a heart-warming as well as a heartbreaking story all at the same time. I absolutely loved this book. Warning: keep the tissues handy!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Once I started I was unable to put it down and devoured this truly enthralling tale in a single evening… heart-warming yet heartbreaking… I completely lost myself for a few hours within this emotional rollercoaster.’ Momo’s Book Diary

‘Oh my word what a story, I loved this book; witty, enchanting, that will definitely pull at your heartstrings as you read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Exquisite perfection. Well crafted, beautifully written, emotional, poignant and immersive. I loved every word. I was enthralled with the story all the way to the end and stayed up too late reading, but it was worth it.’ Goodreads Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B63P3T5L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (September 1, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1871 KB
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Mary Kate Ryan was raised by her loving grandparents in a small cottage. Her mother left her with them. As a woman Mary Kate was sad and hated living in the boarding house. One day she receives a letter announcing that her mother has died and left her an inheritance. First thing Mary Kate moves out of the sad boarding house and buys her own boarding house.This was such a fantastic read. I loved learning about each of the girls that come to live with Mary Kate. I loved MK and all that she did with her inheritance. Loved the found family of the story. It brought tears to my eyes.
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Mary F
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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Loved this quick read/listen. Such a great story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Red door
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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I loved the easy flow of this book, but it would have been better if it had not dragged about the mother. There is a way to go from dead to alive without having to deal with the third person.You must read it to see what happens I did enjoy the book😍
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Edward G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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What a breath of fresh air it was to read this fast paced book about the life of an Orphaned child. I usually read murder mystery books but I am so glad I chose a different path and found this gem of a book with its quick wit and Irish humor. I have just ordered another book by this author and I can't wait to start reading it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story but
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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If half stars were permitted, I would rate this story at 2.5 but as they are not i erred on the side of generosity.

It was a lovely story, but the writing was not great. Not terrible, just not great. In the beginning the MC had a change of fortune, and everyone who met her suddenly told her she was a wonderful person out of the blue for no reason whatsoever.... the author does things like that. It's almost as if the writer was trying to set up the story to go in a particular direction but was unable to work out how, so she just skipped the process in the middle and leapt over to the end result. This made some of the connections the author made look ridiculous although they moved the story along. The story idea was a lovely and I think it would have been wonderful if well- executed. Unfortunately, it wasn't and I would not pick up something else written by the author in future.
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Bellella
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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Such an easy read, like slipping on my well worn favorite gloves or crawling up under my electric warmed throw blanket on a cold day! I loved it bc the characters had their own sad or overcoming life stories and every thing flowed and there was such positivity and great storytelling. I loved how lives intertwined. Great book, cozy, wrapped you up in it!
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Claire Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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As a first-time reader of Ms. Taylor, I will definitely recommend her and her books. The characters stand out, with the interaction full.
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Cindy Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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This book was refreshing to read. It was about those in our broken world who have found living their lives for our Lord was their highest calling.The characters came alive to me!
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Mama Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Irish Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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I could not put the book down once I started. Set in Ireland, and often, Dublin, I fell in love with Mary Kate, Abby, Sean, Guinness. Ms Taylor writes with simplicity but that in no way detracts from the storyline. This is about love, loss, forgiveness and starting over. I enjoyed the many Irish sayings, such as, “Jesus, Mary and the holy Saint Joseph” or “bloody” and many others. I recommend this book and the author, Sandy Taylor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a great page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2024
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It was funny,sad ,emotional and well written
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story.
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2023
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This is a delightful, uplifting story set in Dublin in the 1950s. It is a well written and heartfelt book of hope, kindness and second chances. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
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caseygirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Good heart warming story
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2023
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This was a pleasant read. It is about the people who live at a boarding house in Dublin and their backgrounds and individual lives and how they all get along. It’s a good story and a very easy read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Clean
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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Enjoyable reading
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Shazza
4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read
Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2023
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At the beginning I found this book a bit too "sweet". The main character was beautiful, kind and also rich!! . But as the story unfolded, and I got to know the other characters , I enjoyed the gentle pace. A very relaxing read, with well developed characters and a somewhat predictable but enthralling story.
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