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Brianna Kelly was abandoned at Ballymacool House and Boarding
School as an infant. She has worked there since she was a wee girl
and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for
something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so
she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking
for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the
floorboards of her room. When Michael Wray, the son of local
gentry, is sent to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin, he
finds himself drawn to Brianna, immediately and inescapably. There
is something about her that feels so . . . familiar. When Brianna
finds a piece of silver in the woods, she commits to learning its
origins, with the help of Michael. What they discover may change
everything. Fan favorite Jennifer Deibel invites you back to the
Emerald Isle in the 1930s for this fresh take on the Cinderella
story, complete with a tantalizing mystery, a budding romance, and
a chance at redemption.
"Deibel deftly weaves fascinating details about Irish history and
culture into the plot of her latest sweetly romantic love
story."--Booklist "A classic boy-meets-girl story that packs a
powerful punch."--Library Journal starred review *** In 1920,
Annabeth De Lacy's father is appointed landlord of Galway Parish in
Ireland. Bored without all the trappings of the British Court,
Annabeth convinces her father to arrange an apprenticeship for her
with the Jennings family--descendants of the creator of the famed
Claddagh Ring. Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than run
his family's jewelry shop. Having had his heart broken, he no
longer believes in love and is weary of peddling the "lies" the
Claddagh Ring promises. Meanwhile, as the war for Irish
independence gains strength, many locals resent the De Lacys and
decide to take things into their own hands to display their
displeasure. As events take a dangerous turn for Annabeth and her
family, she and Stephen begin to see that perhaps the "other side"
isn't quite as barbaric and uncultured as they'd been led to
believe--and that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty are
only made stronger when put through the refiner's fire. Travel to
the Emerald Isle for another poignant and romantic story from the
enchanted pen of Jennifer Deibel.
"Deibel's descriptions of Ireland's landscape, enticing cuisine,
sonorous language, and vibrant culture converge to form a
spectacular background for the story."--BookPage starred review All
of her life, Irish-American Moira Doherty has relished her mother's
descriptions of Ireland. When her mother dies unexpectedly in the
summer of 1920, Moira decides to fulfill her mother's wish that she
become the teacher in Ballymann, her home village in Donegal,
Ireland. After an arduous voyage, Moira arrives to a new home and a
new job in an ancient country. Though a few locals offer a warm
welcome, others are distanced by superstition and suspicion. Rumors
about Moira's mother are unspoken in her presence but threaten to
derail everything she's journeyed to Ballymann to do. Moira must
rely on the kindness of a handful of friends--and the strength of
Sean, an unsettlingly handsome thatcher who keeps popping up
unannounced--as she seeks to navigate a life she'd never dreamed of
. . . but perhaps was meant to live. Jennifer Deibel's debut novel
delights the senses, bringing to life the sights, sounds, smells,
and language of a lush country and a colorful people. Historical
romance fans will embrace her with open arms. "God's redemptive
love is the highlight of this debut work . . . Fans of historical
Christian romances in the vein of Kristi Ann Hunter and Jen Turano
will want to keep an eye on Deibel."--Library Journal "Deibel's
exemplarily executed debut is a touching tale of love and
forgiveness that also beautifully captures the warmth and magic of
1920s Ireland. The author's flair for vivid characterization is
especially striking in Moira, whose realistic struggles with her
faith give her memorable depth and relatability."--Booklist
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