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Can she finally put herself first, in order to find love?
Peggy Cassidy is a milly, working in the Belfast linen mills to just about get by. But Peggy also has another job - a secret one. She works as a handywoman - an illegal midwife, tending to the women of her community in their time of need.
When Peggy is offered the chance to leave Belfast to receive formal midwifery training in Dublin, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever.
But amongst her middle-class colleagues, Peggy must keep the truth about her past secret at all times. If the realities of her life in Belfast are revealed, she could lose everything she has worked for.
And when she meets a well-to-do doctor down in Dublin, she must make a decision: should she protect her family and her history? Or can she let herself fall in love?
The first book in a heartwarming new historical romance series, for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin and Call the Midwife.
READERS ARE ALREADY LOVING THE IRISH MIDWIFE . . . 'A gripping story, I couldn't put this one down and read it in one day!' 'A brilliant book that keeps you hooked' 'An excellent story . . . a most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s' 'I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent' 'A lovely read. Very interesting and as it was set in Ireland made it different. Gave me an insight into how things worked in this era'
Can she finally put herself first, in order to find love?
Peggy Cassidy is a milly, working in the Belfast linen mills to just about get by. But Peggy also has another job - a secret one. She works as...
Can she finally put herself first, in order to find love?
Peggy Cassidy is a milly, working in the Belfast linen mills to just about get by. But Peggy also has another job - a secret one. She works as a handywoman - an illegal midwife, tending to the women of her community in their time of need.
When Peggy is offered the chance to leave Belfast to receive formal midwifery training in Dublin, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever.
But amongst her middle-class colleagues, Peggy must keep the truth about her past secret at all times. If the realities of her life in Belfast are revealed, she could lose everything she has worked for.
And when she meets a well-to-do doctor down in Dublin, she must make a decision: should she protect her family and her history? Or can she let herself fall in love?
The first book in a heartwarming new historical romance series, for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin and Call the Midwife.
READERS ARE ALREADY LOVING THE IRISH MIDWIFE . . . 'A gripping story, I couldn't put this one down and read it in one day!' 'A brilliant book that keeps you hooked' 'An excellent story . . . a most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s' 'I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent' 'A lovely read. Very interesting and as it was set in Ireland made it different. Gave me an insight into how things worked in this era'
Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from Netgalley. Although I love midwifery themed books and books set against the backdrop of the 1930s and 1940s, the blurb of this book intrigued me, but didn't grab me. However, I am so pleased I gave it a chance. I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent, with a vivid scene and engaging characters. It was well paced and I was invested in the plot, and the Irish setting added a dimension not often found in this genre. I am excited to read the next in the series.
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Paula F, Reviewer
An excellent story set in my home country! A most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s. Most likeable characters and a great story, I look forward to seeing more by this author.
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Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from Netgalley. Although I love midwifery themed books and books set against the backdrop of the 1930s and 1940s, the blurb of this book intrigued me, but didn't grab me. However, I am so pleased I gave it a chance. I read it in a matter of hours. The writing was excellent, with a vivid scene and engaging characters. It was well paced and I was invested in the plot, and the Irish setting added a dimension not often found in this genre. I am excited to read the next in the series.
Was this review helpful?
Paula F, Reviewer
An excellent story set in my home country! A most interesting insight into the lives and work of midwives throughout the 1930s. Most likeable characters and a great story, I look forward to seeing more by this author.
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