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An Irish Country Yuletide: An Irish Country Novella (Irish Country Books, 16) Hardcover – October 12, 2021

by Patrick Taylor (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 997 ratings
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A charming Christmas entry in Patrick Taylor's beloved internationally bestselling Irish Country series, An Irish Country Yuletide.

December 1965. ‘Tis the season once again in the cozy Irish village of Ballybucklebo, which means that Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, his young colleague Barry Laverty, and their assorted friends, neighbors, and patients are enjoying all their favorite holiday traditions: caroling, trimming the tree, finding the perfect gifts for their near and dear ones, and anticipating a proper Yuletide feast complete with roast turkey and chestnut stuffing. There’s even the promise of snow in the air, raising the prospect of a white Christmas.

Not that trouble has entirely taken a holiday as the season brings its fair share of challenges as well, including a black-sheep brother hoping to reconcile with his estranged family before it’s too late, a worrisome outbreak of chickenpox, and a sick little girl whose faith in Christmas is in danger of being crushed in the worst way.

As roaring fireplaces combat the brisk December chill, it’s up to O’Reilly to play Santa, both literally and figuratively, to make sure that Ballybucklebo has a Christmas it will never forget!

Bonus: This heartwarming Yuletide tale also includes several mouth-watering recipes, straight from an Irish country kitchen.

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    October 12, 2021
  6. Dimensions
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Patrick Taylor, M.D., was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. Dr. Taylor is a distinguished medical researcher, offshore sailor, model-boat builder, and father of two grown children. He lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books; 1st edition (October 12, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 125078090X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250780904
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.26 x 0.86 x 7.43 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 997 ratings

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Born in 1941, Taylor was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and receieved his medical education in Ulster. He initially practiced in a rural Ulster village akin to Ballybucklebo before taking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After living in Belfast through the first two years of the recent Irish Troubles (1969-1994) he and his family emigrated to Canada where he pursued a career in medical research and teaching in the field of human infertility. His contributions have been honoured with three lifetime achievement awards including the Lifetime Award of Excellence of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.

A talent for the written word, first recognized when he was 16 by his winning the “Campbellian Prize for Literature”, led to an outpouring of contributions to the medical literature. His scientific works include 170 papers and six textbooks, one translated from the original French. For ten years, (1991-2001) he was editor-in-chief of the Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal.

To add leavening to dry, academic prose Taylor has always nurtured his creative side. His monthly medical humour columns which began in 1991, En Passant, Medicine Chest and Taylor’s Twist were followed by his appointment as book reviewer to Stitches: The Journal of Medical Humour.

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A heartwarming story set in a charming Irish village
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A heartwarming story set in a charming Irish village
This is the 16th book in the Irish Country series & I can't believe I've read 16 Irish Country books now! ( This book can easily be read as a standalone if you haven't been reading the series but be warned, once you've read this book you'll want to read the rest of the series!). This novella is much shorter than the other more lengthy installments in this series but no less charming! Set in the fictional Irish village of Ballybucklebo, the holidays are not so happy and festive for everyone. Doctor O'Reilly and his wife Kitty, along with his colleague, Dr. Laverty showing their typical kindness, set about to make things better for those who are experiencing illness or difficulties. A heart warming story set in a charming Irish village during a bygone era... A lovely escape and a wonderful read to start the holiday season.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite authors.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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These books are such a lovely respite from the world as it is these days. Covid, Trump, Horrors around the world and here in the U.S. I have read most if this man's beautiful books into the night, often, they are so lovely and the stories make one empathize, laugh out loud, weep, sing along,devour, delight in and ache for more. Such educational fare, seamlessly woven into these manuscripts, of Medical conditions and treatments that one tells smarter after reading about them. So much relative to today but told in such a compelling and intelligent look into our recent and even ancient past that we realize history does so often repeat itself. I love the prose, the poetry, the sensitivity, and thoughtfulness with which these books are written. A calm sea to visit in the midst of a turbulent world. So truly wonderful. A treat to be sacked like a set dessert or a fine wine. I love, really love, All Mr. Taylor's book. All his characters ...I mean Alk, are people I wish I knew...illustrative of some I have known in my own life far away from Ballybucklebo! I recommend them with my whole heart. Thank you, Patrick Taylor.
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Margaret M. Corrao
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Beautifully Written Books
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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These are positive, erudite, inspirational and heart warming books written by a true artist. I will be re-reading them for the descriptive passages, the quotes, recipes, the informative segments. This series is a must read for everyone. Thank you Dr. Patrick Taylor. You must be a lovely lovely man. Dorothy is a very lucky lady. So much love to you all. I’m
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Elisse
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this series of books...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021
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I bought this book, even knowing it would be shmall :-) - a "novella", as the author puts it- as I love this series of books, and always want to learn more about the people in them who I have come to care about! The people he created: Fingal, Barry, Kinky, Kitty, and all the many others, are wonderful: quite real and relatable, interesting, and- super important: very decent people who are NICE. People who care about other people, and actually strive to help them... People who aren't mean, or mean-spirited. His books have made me seriously want to visit Northern Ireland and Eire, to try to find the places he writes about... although I (sadly) know it's impossible to go back to that "kinder gentler time"... I especially loved his book about Fingal's WWII experiences, and the book he wrote about Kinky... This book fills in a small time gap about one particular Christmas, and while not the best in in the series, by far, (if you haven't yet started, start with Book 1 and read them in order), it was lovely to read. As he needed to make it a "stand-alone" book, there is some repetition of things that readers of the other books in the series will know, but I understand that. I do wish it was longer- it definitely could have been- and had more information about the medical issues of the time (In this book it's Leukemia and Chicken Pox), as the extensive medical background of the author (and his research), is what sets this series apart, and makes it stand out from others. I will buy any new book in this series he writes, as I can't wait to learn more about the characters!
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Bernard M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Joys of Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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This novella brings all the joy, happiness and magic of an Irish Country Christmas to the reader, who is catapulted along with the usual cast of characters, along with someone new, into the world of Ballybuckelbo during Christmas 1965. Once again Doctors O’Reily, his erstwhile assistant, Dr Laverty and Kinky Kincaid are the instruments of the Christmas spirit as they single-handedly aid their village friends in assuring that each and every one within their circle enjoy a truly Merry Christmas with a small assist from Kinky’s “sight.” Guaranteed to arouse some of the Christmas Spirit in all those who enjoy Ballybuckelbo’s warmth and familial friendship. A genuinely delightful read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet holiday reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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This is a heartwarming story, with wonderful characters. For those who have read other books in this series, there are many old friends, as well as a few new ones. It was a pleasure to sink into a comfortable chair and immerse myself in the enduring and familiar world of Ballybucklebo, along with doctors O'Reilly and Laverty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas cheer come early
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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Dr Taylor’s books in the Irish Country series are always a welcome respite for me - a lovely diversion from the world as it is. If you are looking for gritty real world tales - move along. But if you like themes revolving around wise old heads and neighborliness this series is for you. Yuletide was great fun - my only issue is I wish it had been twice as long.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointment
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
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This book was a real disappointment. I wasn't as disappointed about the length of the book as I was about the content.
It takes place before many things that happened in previous books. I agree with one of the reviewer's comment that the author took parts of previous books and made them into the story.
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WaNana
5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick Taylor's stories bring joy to our household.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
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We've been reading aloud the Irish Country series for years... own all 16 books. When telling others about this series, I've compared it to James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small...except that the doctors care for humans rather than animals. Taylor brings to life charming, enticing characters; environment descriptions that "take you there"; relationships in the community that are utterly believable. We hope Taylor will never stop writing this series, unrealistic to be sure but addictions are hard to break! This is a healthy addiction.
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David Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Real entertainment!
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
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I love everything this author writes
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the1andonly
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2021
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Owning the entire series, I wish I'd read the American reviews before letting my pre-order happen. Would have preferred him to continue the plot line on from An Irish Country Welcome as I want to know what happens to Helen and Jack. At least I assumed from the Amazon blurb that Fingal would be looking back to Xmas 1965 from the "present" of AICW. Also, an increasing irritation as the series progresses are failures in copy editing. In the past I have even noticed characters being given the wrong surname, and in this novella, there is a spelling mistake on page 56, "discretely" instead of "discreetly." Unless this is a North American peculiarity ... perhaps it is time for Dr Taylor to call a halt instead of turning out publications like this. The story was OK though.
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Nancy Vignola
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023
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Loves Patrick taylor books
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Judy treischl
4.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely book by Patrick
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2021
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I have read all the books in this series several times and enjoy them every time
This one was a novelette. Smaller and shorter but also able transport one back to Ballybuckleboo and the enjoy the lives of the villagers and doctors.
Perfect for a read on a lonely Christmas Day.
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Bunny Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZON DELIVERS!!!
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2023
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Patrick Taylor goes to bed with me every afternoon-----with the best read, with the best humour. My wish is for fifty or more books by him. Thank Dr. Taylor. Bunny Fraser
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