Book Description:
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 ÒliesÓ 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.
My Thoughts:
I love reading Jennifer Deibel's books. She pulls me into the story and allows
me to live in Ireland for a bit. This story was particularly appealing to me
because of the Claddagh ring. My daughter brought me one from Scotland, and I
wear it to remind me of God's love for me. In the book, Stephen shares the
history of the ring with Annabeth, and it's simply beautiful. And I love
Annabeth's character, because she's so unexpected for her time and position in her
life. Stephen is a bit brooding but lovable. Deibel's historical details show
how unsettling life was for the Irish and how Annabeth's family grew to
understand their plight. The romance just adds to the beauty of this story. This
is a lovely story filled with hope in the midst of difficulty. If you enjoy
Irish stories or historical romance, you'll enjoy The Lady of Galway Manor. I
received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review
are completely my own.