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The Irish Child: Tear-jerking, totally compelling Irish timeslip fiction (Emerald Isles) Paperback – July 12, 2024

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A salty breeze whips the tears from my eyes as I stare out at the emerald Irish Sea. Everything I’ve lost, the child my great grandmother Nellie lost, all feels so present here, in the land my family left years ago. How will I ever move on? Will I ever uncover the truth about the little girl who went missing all those years ago?

When Boston-born Erin arrives in wind-tossed Roone Bay, she’s heart-sore, tired and lonely. Her marriage is over: she’s come to build a new life for herself on Ireland’s rugged southern coast. And to unravel the story behind the mysterious note in her family’s ancient Bible that has haunted her since childhood. But hazel-eyed former lifeboat volunteer Finn, the only local historian around, quietly refuses her pleas to help.

So Erin settles in to the town, with its whitewashed cottages and ruddy-cheeked fishermen, and begins her quest alone. Who was her ancestor, Nellie, and why did she leave Ireland for America? What happened to her missing child, Annie, and did Nellie ever see her again?

Just as Erin despairs ever uncovering the truth, one rain-soaked night she is rescued by Finn, who finally agrees to help. And by firelight and candlelight each evening, just as it would have been in her great-grandmother’s time, Finn and Erin grow closer as they share their stories.

But just as Erin wonders if Roone Bay could be her forever home, she makes a devastating discovery. Will she be able to face the truth, which changes everything she thought she knew about herself, her past, and her family’s Irish legacy? Or will she run, just as Nellie did all those years ago, and lose the best chance at happiness she’s ever had…?

This gorgeous, heart-breaking, totally immersive story of an Irish family’s legacy is perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Kathleen McGurl and Tricia O’Malley.

What readers are saying about Daisy O’Shea:

‘OMG! OMG!!… Beautiful… Absolutely gorgeous!!!… Swept me away from the beginning to the end!!!… I devoured it in one sitting!!!… Gorgeous, heart-warming… Clear your schedules and grab the tissues… stunning’Bookworm86,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The magic of Ireland!... wonderful… Will keep you enthralled to the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This story has everything – mystery, intrigue, true love, family, the kindness of strangers and hope… An absolutely wonderful story that I look forward to recommending to my friends.’NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What happens when life throws you an unexpected curve? It takes courage to start over again. The setting… a little Irish village, sounds like such a lovely place… The Irish Key will pull on your heartstrings… beautiful… All in all, a very enjoyable read!’shortbookthyme

‘My heart is still racing, hands trembling, emotions swirling… Incredible.’Goodreads reviewer

‘A lovely novel of second chances, family secrets, and ultimately found family… will have you rooting for Grace and Oliviato find their happy place.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Stunning… truly carried my heart away to Ireland… It was an emotional journey I won’t forget and yes, I closed the book with a ‘sigh of satisfaction!’… 5 Stars… I absolutely adored this novel.’ Cindy L. Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    5.06 x 0.78 x 7.81 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (July 12, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1835250807
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1835250808
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.78 x 7.81 inches
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Daisy O'Shea lives in the south of Ireland and is a full-time author. She lives with her husband in a renovated farmhouse with a bundle of rescued cats, dogs, and other creatures. They love the wild landscape, the rocky coasts, and traditional Irish music. There is a lot more on her website: daisy0shea dot com.

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O’Shea’s latest is set in Roone Bay again & what a lovely setting in Ireland! Partly historical fiction as it alternates in the past, it’s also a compelling, wonderful, immersive, yet heart-breaking, women's fiction story of discovering the legacy of an Irish family.
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Kathleen W
5.0 out of 5 stars Enraptured by Ms. O’Shea’s ☘️ Irish Child
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
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Pure Irish magic is written by Daisy O’Shea in The Irish Child, ( I was already enraptured by my first read - The Irish Key). Ms. O’Shea has a talent for weaving heart wrenching stories of families facing the ominous Irish potato famine into brave immigration journeys to far away places. Facing the unknowable brings life to those who survive and eventually thrive through almost unbearable sacrifice. I cannot wait to read The Irish Family Secrets.
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MK French
4.0 out of 5 stars Romance while recovering from grief and loss
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Review first posted at Girl Who Reads. All opinions are my own.

With her marriage over, Erin goes to Roone Bay, Ireland to start over and unravel the story behind the mysterious note in her family’s ancient Bible. She wants to know more about her ancestor Nellie, both what drove her to leave for America as well as whether or not she ever found her daughter Annie. Erin doesn't know where to start looking, and former lifeboat volunteer and historian Finn finally agrees to help her after a rainstorm forces him to save her life. The two grow closer and share stories, and a devastating discovery makes her question whether this truly will be her forever home.

We begin with the circumstances leading Nellie and Annie to go to Boston during the potato famine. It's from Annie's point of view, and it's heartbreaking to see how fast children can get lost. From there, we get to see Erin's arrival in Ireland and follow her as she tries to acclimate to a new country. We also see Nellie's story, and how she survived in Boston after the traumatic arrival.

The dual timelines show both women with their insecurities and pain, trying to make a life in a new country with welcoming people around her. Finn's secrets are devastating to Erin only because of the full extent of her loss, which we don't know about in the beginning. Her parents are pieces of work, more concerned with appearances and their views of the world when they talk to Erin. They love her, but it feels very conditional, which is likely why she's so out of sorts and searching for a place to belong. She finds it by accepting the way others reach out and allowing herself to feel again. This is a great story about moving on from grief.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
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What a lovely book! I found it hard to put down. Daisy O'Shea is an amazing writer who not only brings her characters to life she allows the readers to learn the wonders and hazards of life in rural Ireland during harrowing time. How brave and desperate the people were who were forced to immigrate to America. I highly recommend this novel as well as it's prequel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
THE IRISH CHILD by Daisy O’Shea is a captivating dual timeline Irish family saga in this women’s fiction/romance/historical fiction mash-up. This book is the second in a series that is loosely tied together by the Roone Bay setting, but it is easily read as a standalone with some of the characters carried over from The Irish Key.

In the present-day timeline, Erin has physically survived a tragic accident and the loss of her husband, but mentally she cannot move forward. When she discovers a mystery in the family Bible surrounding an ancestor named Nellie, it inspires her to travel to Ireland to look for answers. It is also the perfect escape from her overbearing parents and a chance to find peace.

In Roone Bay, Erin begins to feel a connection to not only her ancestor but also the current inhabitants. She soon discovers she is stronger than she believes and can cope with the painful memories and return to her love of music without feeling guilty. With a job offer and a possible love interest, Erin begins to want to set down roots and stay.

In the past timeline, Nellie, her husband, and their small daughter are trying to survive the Great Hunger in Ireland. Her husband leaves for America and promises to send money for Nellie and Annie to follow. When Nellie eventually gets her husband’s ticket, she now has two children that she must get to America. At the crowded dock, after a terrible voyage, Nellie loses her daughter and discovers much worse. Her journey is a story of terrible loss, fighting to survive, and always moving forward.

I loved this emotional story even with the depiction of a horrific time in Irish history and all the difficulties of both the main female protagonists. The author’s writing pulled me into both timelines effortlessly and I found both intertwining stories gripping. There are no punches pulled in the descriptions of famine, loss, pain, and grief but the author tempers it with the strength, courage, and love of both Erin in the present and Nellie in the past.

I highly recommend this beautifully told story. This women’s fiction/romance/historical fiction mash-up is an emotional and engaging Irish family saga.
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Caroline|Page~Turners
5.0 out of 5 stars An Unputdownable Treasure
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
Heartbroken Erin leaves her hometown of Boston for a new beginning. After losing her husband in a tragic accident she has never felt so alone as she does right now, she needs a change. So she moves to Roone Bay on the beautiful southern coast of Ireland. She is determined to find the answer to a note she found in her family’s Bible. She has thought about that note since she was a child. When Finn, the local historian refuses to help her solve the mystery, she wonders how she will ever find the truth. Erin wants to know all about her ancestors, and why Nellie left Ireland and settled in America? Erin also knows about Annie, and must uncover everything she can about the missing child. Erin feels close to her ancestors in Ireland and is soon offered a job. She must decide if Ireland is her new home or is America where she belongs.

The Irish Child, written by author Daisy O’Shea is a wonderful story about family and the need for new beginnings. I loved Erin’s story and my heart broke for her. I cheered her on as she uncovered her family’s history. O’Shea is phenomenal in her description of the Ireland Coast. Feeling the sea breeze on my face is exactly what I needed. This amazingly written time slip story had me fly through the pages making this book an unputdownable treasure. This is the second installment in the Emerald Isle Series but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story telling at its best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2024
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This is the third book I have read by Daisy O'Shea, and I continue to be engaged, enthralled and impressed. It is so pleasing to find a writer who is able to tell a good story that keeps the reader engaged, that transports us away to another place and another time, with such a sense of reality, and genuine and original feeling. The author seems to have injected so much of real life into her stories, that she might be recounting a real personal history. She includes intelligent aspects of culture, behaviour, attitudes, and emotions that I feel as if I know the characters intimately. And on top of all that, the editing is of top quality - too many books these days have poor grammar, spelling and construction. Not so with Daisy O'Shea. She is one of the top writers of today that I have come across. I look forward to further stories from this author.
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Jacqui Catesby
4.0 out of 5 stars The Irish child
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Memories are so precious!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2024
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This is a story that people ought to read, as it brings to mind the horrendous times of those living in the years of the great famine in Ireland. Millions died from starvation and millions fled to far away countries all over the world seeking a new life. Many were successful but not all. We learn today of wars and suffering and I wonder will peace and justice ever be won. This book, in a sort of light hearted way gave me hope for better days to come, God willing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awwww
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2024
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What a lovely story. Full of twists and turns but takes you deep into the story. Tears laughter and much more. Can't wait for the next one
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Alma Yea
5.0 out of 5 stars Immersive, beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2024
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I thought the Irish Key was good, this one surpasses it! I couldn't stop reading. Keep up the good work, Daisy.
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