The Lady of Galway Manor

by Jennifer Deibel

Overview

"Deibel deftly weaves fascinating details about Irish history and culture into the plot of her latest sweetly romantic love story."—Booklist

"A classic boy-meets-girl story that packs a powerful punch."—Library Journal starred review

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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 "lies" 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800738426
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/01/2022
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	132,005
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jennifer Deibel is the author of A Dance in Donegal. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic magazine, and in other publications. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and their three children. You can find her online at www.jenniferdeibel.com.

Editorial Reviews

★ 12/01/2021

Stephen Jennings is peddling a lie: He works in his family's jewelry store and retells the legend of the Irish Claddagh ring, but he doesn't even believe in love. Living in 1920s Ireland doesn't help his cynicism as he watches his impoverished neighbors struggle, the result of British imperialism. When British aristocrat Anna De Lacy is assigned as Stephen's apprentice in the shop, sparks fly, but they both fight a growing attraction. De Lacy has been raised to view the Irish as uncivilized peasants, but as she studies the art and music of her new country, she begins to question the version of history she has been taught. Jennings struggles to trust the aristocracy, as violence against his own family has soured him against all English people. VERDICT Deibel (A Dance in Donegal) has found her rhythm, delivering a classic boy-meets-girl story that packs a powerful punch and avoids preachiness. The historical tale will ring true to readers looking to examine their own biases. Fans of Christian historical romance by Karen Witemeyer and Deanne Gist will enjoy this up-and-coming author.—Christine Barth, Scott Cty. Lib. Syst., IA

Library Journal