The Lady of Galway Manor

This book holds a special place in my heart. You see, an ancestor of mine sailed from Galway when she was sixteen years old without her family. I don't know the circumstances of the traveling . By the time I had thought of asking my grandmother about our Irish ancestry she had passed, an opportunity......more

I'm a quarter Irish whose Celtic roots run deep, so was thrilled to read this beautifully written tale set in 1920s Galway. I learned so much about English-Irish tensions and fell in love with the love story of Stephen, a member of the Irish family who makes Claddagh Rings, and Annabeth, an apprenti......more

FLAT AND UNORIGINAL If you're looking for an easy read with few surprises, look no further. If you're looking for something original and enthralling, keep looking. 👎 What I Disliked 👎 Originality: " It's like, like- Like she's the princess and I'm the stable boy." - Joey Tribiani This. This......more

*Warnings* #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want substantial information. So I will not skimp on the details. Which may mean some spoilers, so watch out. Stars: 3.5 Synopsis: Lady Annabeth De Lacy, daughter of Ga......more

On the surface, Jennifer Deibel’s The Lady of Galway Manor is a sweet romance in a lovely setting. It is indeed that. Yet it is so much more. Exploring classism and racism, the novel challenges the characters – and us – to confront the stories we believe about other people and how those stories colo......more