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The Irish Girl: An emotional and unforgettable historical fiction novel set in Ireland
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781807223199
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.75 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
In the darkest days of war, can she find a place to call home?
1939: When tragedy strikes in the East End of London, thirteen-year-old Ivy Connell and her little brother Fred find themselves orphaned. Holding Fred's small hand, she knows she must keep him safe. So Ivy decides to leave the bombed-out streets of the city in search of the Irish village her Daddy used to tell her so many stories about.
Somehow, she's going to get them both to Ireland...
Ivy's heard so much about the pretty village where her Mammy and Daddy fell in love. She hopes she might find her parents' family still living there and a home away from the bombs. On the dangerous journey, they meet other orphans - bold and adventurous Lenny Brown and clever, talkative Arthur - and they travel together across the war-ravaged country.
The friendship between the children deepens with each obstacle they overcome, and they hold onto the hope that one day they will find a place to call home.
But will Ivy be able to reach the safety of Ireland? And if she makes it there, will she be reunited with her long-lost family - or is there more heartbreak to come?
From bestselling author Sandy Taylor, comes a heart-wrenching, emotional story of the power of friendship and the importance of hope in the most difficult times. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.
What readers are saying about Sandy Taylor:
'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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved... a beautifully written story that hooks you in, in the first few pages... A tale of hardship, heartache and love. I didn't want to finish this book I enjoyed it so much. A well-deserved 5 stars.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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