The Irish Boarding House
Completely heart-warming Irish historical fiction
Published on 8. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-83618-284-9 (ISBN)
Description
24 Merrion Square. The house stands empty, the old stone steps overgrown with thorny rose bushes. But Mary Kate feels a deep connection to the neglected rooms. Could this be the place to help her heal?
Dublin 1952. When Mary Kate Ryan receives a surprise inheritance from the woman who abandoned her as a baby, she's about to refuse the money. But then she sees a beautiful, deserted house for sale and something sparks in her heart.
She opens the Dublin Boarding House for Single Ladies, providing shelter for others as alone as her. The house brings Mary Kate friendships she never dreamed of - until she discovers a devastating secret.
Can Mary Kate draw on the strength of the women around her or will the tragedy she uncovers spell disaster for them all?
A heart-wrenching story full of family secrets. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.
What readers are saying about The Irish Boarding House series:
'This gut-wrenching story is phenomenal. I loved... Hits all the feels... Heartbreaking... Bringing you to tears, and then bringing a smile to your face and joy to your heart... Completely unputdownable.' Page Turners, ?????
'Oh my heart!... Heart-warming and uplifting, making you just want to crawl into the pages and stay there... Wonderful... I loved everything about it... Beautiful.' The Staffymum's Book Nook, ?????
'I simply adored it... Captured my attention from the first page. I absolutely love... Exceptional, unforgettable... So memorable and moving... Frankly beautiful.' Musician's Poet, ?????
'Oh my, what a wonderful heart-warming return to the Irish Boarding House!... So uplifting... Made my heart ache on more than one occasion... Beautiful... Will put a smile on your face and a new spring in your step!... 5 heart-filled stars.' Cindy L Spear, ??????????
'Emotional, gripping... I was captivated from the beginning... I loved it but be warned: tissues may be needed!' karen_loves_reading, ??????????
'Wonderful... Fantastic... You are literally transported back in time as you read... I was hooked... An uplifting but at times emotional read. I had a smile on my face but also I did shed a tear or two' @leona.omahony, ??????????
'Wonderful and heart-warming... Had me tearing up as I flipped through the pages. I had to keep the Kleenex box nearby as I read faster and faster... The perfect ending to a wonderful series... Inspiring, powerful and filled my heart with love.' Page Turners ??????????
Dublin 1952. When Mary Kate Ryan receives a surprise inheritance from the woman who abandoned her as a baby, she's about to refuse the money. But then she sees a beautiful, deserted house for sale and something sparks in her heart.
She opens the Dublin Boarding House for Single Ladies, providing shelter for others as alone as her. The house brings Mary Kate friendships she never dreamed of - until she discovers a devastating secret.
Can Mary Kate draw on the strength of the women around her or will the tragedy she uncovers spell disaster for them all?
A heart-wrenching story full of family secrets. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.
What readers are saying about The Irish Boarding House series:
'This gut-wrenching story is phenomenal. I loved... Hits all the feels... Heartbreaking... Bringing you to tears, and then bringing a smile to your face and joy to your heart... Completely unputdownable.' Page Turners, ?????
'Oh my heart!... Heart-warming and uplifting, making you just want to crawl into the pages and stay there... Wonderful... I loved everything about it... Beautiful.' The Staffymum's Book Nook, ?????
'I simply adored it... Captured my attention from the first page. I absolutely love... Exceptional, unforgettable... So memorable and moving... Frankly beautiful.' Musician's Poet, ?????
'Oh my, what a wonderful heart-warming return to the Irish Boarding House!... So uplifting... Made my heart ache on more than one occasion... Beautiful... Will put a smile on your face and a new spring in your step!... 5 heart-filled stars.' Cindy L Spear, ??????????
'Emotional, gripping... I was captivated from the beginning... I loved it but be warned: tissues may be needed!' karen_loves_reading, ??????????
'Wonderful... Fantastic... You are literally transported back in time as you read... I was hooked... An uplifting but at times emotional read. I had a smile on my face but also I did shed a tear or two' @leona.omahony, ??????????
'Wonderful and heart-warming... Had me tearing up as I flipped through the pages. I had to keep the Kleenex box nearby as I read faster and faster... The perfect ending to a wonderful series... Inspiring, powerful and filled my heart with love.' Page Turners ??????????
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83618-284-9 (9781836182849)
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Person
Sandy Taylor grew up on a council estate near Brighton. There were no books in the house, so Sandy's love of the written word was nurtured in the little local library. Leaving school at fifteen, Sandy worked in a series of factories before landing a job at Butlins in Minehead. This career change led her to becoming a singer, a stand up comic and eventually a playwright and novelist.