The Girl from Ballymor

by Kathleen McGurl

On Sale: 09/07/2017

The Girl from Ballymor

Enlarge Book Cover

The Girl from Ballymor

by Kathleen McGurl

On Sale: 09/07/2017

Format:

About the Book

What would you sacrifice for your children?

Ballymor, Ireland, 1847

As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.

Present day

Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy – and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.

Running from her future, it’s not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty’s fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life.

What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor:

Spellbinding!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderful… Was hard to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Swept me away… I was totally engaged… Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An excellent read… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critical Praise

<b>Readers love <i>The Girl From Ballymor</i>!</b>

'The two timelines were woven seamlessly and I found myself riveted with them both… I was hooked from page one' <b>Reader review </b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book… It is written with such feeling and emotion' <b>Reader review </b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved reading this book and didn't want it to end. The two timelines are woven together in a seamless way and you are hooked immediately' <b>Reader review </b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I found myself gripped by this novel. Evocative writing bringing time and place fully to life. The character of Kitty remained with me long after I reached the end' <b>Reader review </b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Loved it so much, it will be read again and again' <b>Reader review </b>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

-

Resources

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9781474066679
  • ISBN 10: 1474066674
  • Imprint: HQ
  • On Sale: 09/07/2017
  • Pages: 384
  • List Price:3.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Contemporary Women
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Literary
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Historical
  • BISAC5 : FICTION / Sagas

The Girl from Ballymor by Kathleen McGurl

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the web site's home page.

Other Booksellers

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the Web site's home page.

SELECT:

Specialty Booksellers

Interest-specific online venues and gift accounts that offer books for purchase. The links will take you to the store’s home page.

International Customers

If you are located outside Canada, the best way to order online is to choose from the following bookstores listed by region and country.