As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.
Present day
Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy - and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.
Running from her future, it's not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty's fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life.
What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor:
`Spellbinding!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Wonderful... Was hard to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Swept me away... I was totally engaged... Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
Kathleen McGurl's The Girl from Ballymor is a testament to the power of historical fiction, weaving a tale of romance and survival that tops the list of must-read sagas. The narrative, rich in detail and emotion, positions it among the best in literary fiction.
For fans of Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister), Tracy Rees (The Little Christmas House), Jenni Keer (The Legacy of Halesham Hall), and Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister).
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The Girl From Ballymor
What would you sacrifice for your children?
Ballymor, Ireland, 1847
As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.
Present day
Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy - and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.
Running from her future, it's not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty's fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life.
What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor:
`Spellbinding!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Wonderful... Was hard to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Swept me away... I was totally engaged... Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
Kathleen McGurl's The Girl from Ballymor is a testament to the power of historical fiction, weaving a tale of romance and survival that tops the list of must-read sagas. The narrative, rich in detail and emotion, positions it among the best in literary fiction.
For fans of Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister), Tracy Rees (The Little Christmas House), Jenni Keer (The Legacy of Halesham Hall), and Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister).
As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.
Present day
Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy - and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.
Running from her future, it's not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty's fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life.
What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor:
`Spellbinding!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Wonderful... Was hard to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`Swept me away... I was totally engaged... Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
Kathleen McGurl's The Girl from Ballymor is a testament to the power of historical fiction, weaving a tale of romance and survival that tops the list of must-read sagas. The narrative, rich in detail and emotion, positions it among the best in literary fiction.
For fans of Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister), Tracy Rees (The Little Christmas House), Jenni Keer (The Legacy of Halesham Hall), and Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister).
'The two timelines were woven seamlessly and I found myself riveted with them both… I was hooked from page one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book… It is written with such feeling and emotion' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved reading this book and didn't want it to end. The two timelines are woven together in a seamless way and you are hooked immediately' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I found myself gripped by this novel. Evocative writing bringing time and place fully to life. The character of Kitty remained with me long after I reached the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved it so much, it will be read again and again' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
