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Creating a beautiful story world set in 1911 New York, Susan Anne Mason draws readers into the realm of Irish Meadows and the O’Leary family. Reminiscent of Julie Lessman’s Daughters of Boston series, Irish Meadows follows the romances of the two O’Leary daughters, Brianna and her older sister, Colleen. Bringing to the life the rich world of New York at the turn-of-the-century, Mason ushers the reader into a family where the father’s misguided attempts to keep his family from poverty leads him t
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A great story, but I took off one star because there was a serious lack in Irish culture. The family in this book was only Irish in name and not in practice. As someone who is Irish, well versed in Irish culture, and an official representive of the Ancient O'Neill Clan of Tyrone I really wanted this book to be filled with it. ...more
A great story, but I took off one star because there was a serious lack in Irish culture. The family in this book was only Irish in name and not in practice. As someone who is Irish, well versed in Irish culture, and an official representive of the Ancient O'Neill Clan of Tyrone I really wanted this book to be filled with it. ...more
The overall feeling I got from this book was desperation. The patriarch of the O'Leary family has a financial and social agenda and expects his loved ones to do his bidding without question. He is quite the bully and creates quandaries for the members of his family who are caught between loyalty to James and following their dreams. There is plenty of angst as matters of the heart are involved and passions are repressed. I enjoyed the characters and read anxiously as each made choices that create
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This is a debut novel by Susan Anne Mason. I was caught up in the story from the first page. This is a story about two sisters, Brianna and Colleen O'Leary. Both sisters have been rivals from an early age and the need to compete grew stronger as they got older. Living with an overbearing father, who dictates who they will associate with and whom they will pursue with the intention of marrying; makes the sisters not want to share their own dreams with their fath ...more
This is a debut novel by Susan Anne Mason. I was caught up in the story from the first page. This is a story about two sisters, Brianna and Colleen O'Leary. Both sisters have been rivals from an early age and the need to compete grew stronger as they got older. Living with an overbearing father, who dictates who they will associate with and whom they will pursue with the intention of marrying; makes the sisters not want to share their own dreams with their fath ...more
Set in 1911 in Long Island New York, two sisters who are totally different from one another find themselves caught by the demands of their wealthy father and demure mother. One becomes wild and man crazy while the younger one feels she can never please her father. Through lots of situations they draw further apart from one another. It is only through faith and forgiveness that the two once again build a relationship with one another and find their true loves.
Well written,, very enjoyable read.
Well written,, very enjoyable read.
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Though I did want to talk some sense into several of the characters (including all 4 MCs!) over the course of this book, I really did want what was best for all of them.
I liked how seeking forgiveness and learning to trust were overarching themes of the novel. I especially appreciated how each of the 4 MCs came to truly seek God's leading in their lives, no matter what heartache might await them. ...more
I liked how seeking forgiveness and learning to trust were overarching themes of the novel. I especially appreciated how each of the 4 MCs came to truly seek God's leading in their lives, no matter what heartache might await them. ...more
This is the first book I've read of Susan's but it won't be my last. I fell in love with each of these characters. Sister feuds, confused men, a father who has planned his daughters futures without considering their desires. This book is full of drama, laughter, and how allowing God to work all things together for our good when we trust Him.
Highly recommended! Looking forward to book 2! ...more
Highly recommended! Looking forward to book 2! ...more
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