A novel of family set in PROVENCE
GIVEAWAY – 3 copies of The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan: IRELAND
2nd June 2024
We are delighted to offer three copies of The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan, set on the West Coast of Ireland.
UK ENTRY ONLY
Bestselling Irish writer, Faith Hogan, has created another gripping saga of friendship, betrayal and secrets in this story of a widow in search of answers to a shocking confession by her dying husband.
Joy Blackwood has no idea why her French art dealer husband has left a valuable painting to a woman called Robyn Tessier in Ballycove, a small town on the west coast of Ireland, but she is determined to find out.
She arrives in Ballycove to find that Robyn runs a rather chaotic and unprofitable bookshop. She is shy, suffering from unrequited love for dashing Kian, and badly in need of advice on how to make the bookshop successful.
As Joy becomes entangled in the daily dramas of Ballycove, uncovering the secrets behind her husband’s painting grows increasingly challenging. When she finally musters the courage to confront the truth, her revelation sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community she’s grown to love.
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The green green grass!
I love everything about Ireland and hope to visit again soon.
The Craich
I like the traditional Irish music and customs.
Apart from the gorgeous landscapes, Ireland has some amazing festivals and events going on throughout the year.
I do love a castle, and Ireland has some incredible ones to visit.
I love the jaw dropping natural landscapes.
The beautiful scenery
The atmosphere and the people
I’ve never been to Ireland but from what I have seen on TV or read about in books it has beautiful countryside. Very green probably caused by all the rain.
I’ve never been! Hoping to change that soon.
I love the landscape, and the people are always friendly!
The culture and traditions
I’ve never made it over to Ireland but would Iove to go. The coastline looks fantastic and the countryside so green. My family were from there originally so I might bump into some long lost relatives
The people and the gorgeous green countryside.
I love the Irish! Always fun up for a laugh.
I love the people and music of Ireland
The people, the Irish bars and pubs, Guinness, rugby
I love the lush green landscapes, the welcoming people, the glorious food and the breathtaking scenery. One of my favourite places to visit.
I love the friendliness of the people
The people and scenery
The lush greeneryand the friendly pubs.
Wild Atlantic Way – Must be the best coastal touring route in the World
I love the people and the craic!
souds good
I love the scenery and the friendly people
I have never been , so would love an insight into it.
Fresh air and the lovely people -they are so friendly
Omg the people, they are amazing, so friendly and always make you feel like you are ‘home’.
Such a range of things to do from fabulous cities to stunning walks and coastlines.
love the people, drinks and atmosphere
I’d love to read this one and be reminded of my trips to beautiful Ireland. Where the scenery is always so beautiful.
The lovely countryside and people.
’tis such a beautiful relaxing place, to be sure, to be sure
The clifftop views
The soft rain, heading in to listen to great music and to read a good book.
I love the music which has come from Ireland, from the folk music I used to listen to with my dad when I was little, through sixties/seventies bands like Thin Lizzy to the beautiful vocals of today’s bands. U2 are rubbish though.
I love the scenery in Ireland
My family are the best thing about Ireland
amazing
The Giants Causeway
I love it’s traditional music
I love how green Ireland is
I love its breathtaking landscapes, rich history and warm, welcoming people.
My ancestors are Irish so I’m biased, but it’s just a beautiful country with beautiful people!
My Irish roots.
The wonderful, warm and kind people of Ireland and the magical scenery makes it a beautiful place.
I’ve never visited Ireland myself, but as my sister-in-law and a few of my best friends are Irish, I have to say that the warmth of the people makes it special.
The Irish people are wonderful & the landscape is just beautiful,
Brilliant. Is the word I would choose for this book
the craic of course!
I love its natural beauty and I also love the fact that Irish people are usually down for a good laugh and carry a good sense of humor.
The breathtaking countryside, the friendly people and of course the Guinness!
The landscape is just breathtakingly beautiful, always blown away by it
Ireland has it all: the history, the landscapes , the food and the people .
I was born in the beautiful county of Donegal where everyone is welcoming and sincere. The scenery is beautiful and the food is to die for.
The people and the scenery
What’s not to Love about Ireland – Stunning Scenery, Rugged Landscapes, Fantastic Food, Lively Bars, Friendly People…..
love the irish 🙂
I haven’t been to Ireland yet but it is on my list to see all the greenery
The contrast of historic Dublin to the scenic green countryside.
I’d love a treat to Ireland 🙂
The people – so friendly
I love the beautiful scenery, the history and culture and the cosy pubs
I love the Irish accent and the friendly way the people are.
Best thing about Ireland is the Irish, such a lovely, friendly and welcoming people. (Although an ice cold pint of Guinness is a close second!)
The friendly people.
My hubby as he’s Irish!
Never actually been but I adore potatoes and it’s all so green and peaceful.
I love the beautiful scenery and their mythology.
The scenery is beautiful!
I’ve been doing my family history and it turns out my supposed Scottish Great Grandparents’ connections are actually Irish! Previously only managed a hectic day trip to Dublin when unaware of my ancestry (no wonder I immediately felt at home) but now planning a ‘Grand Tour’ to explore all these places I’d never heard of!
The people and their lovely accent
I love the green landscape and the folklore! While I’ve never been to Ireland I am hoping to go sometime. I love their accent and lace making. The coastal views are magnificent and their history.
I have joined and would like to be entered to win the Ireland book!☘️
The landscapes country and city the people the CRAC – the music the literature the hero’s and heroines.
I love the coast, the sea, James Joyce and Martello tower
The book of kells – church bells – Dublin wild rovers and pints of the good stuff
Take me back to Ireland
Love the windswept beaches and the lively pubs.
I haven’t been to Ireland yet but it is on my list – the scenery – Giants Causeway – food and people all sound so interesting. Hope to rectify this one day.
I have only been once but found the scenery stunning.
Ireland has a special place in my heart because my maternal grandmother came from County Kerry.
I’ve not had chance to visit Ireland yet, but it’s on my list. I’ve always been fascinated by the Giant’s Causeway and Irish folklore, so feel it will be a pretty amazing country to discover.
What I love about Ireland……where do I begin.
I haven’t actually been but everyone I’ve spoken to can’t sing its praises enough. The friendly, helpful people, landscape, Guinness, Irish dancing & the beautiful accent!
Can’t beat the breakfasts and coastal walks
Always so friendly too
The scenery is so beautiful.
I love the countryside, especially in the west with the wonderful coastline
The wild west coast is a delight, we toured a couple of years ago, would love to go back.
The Craic.
I love Irish music and dancing! As a child, I always wanted to join the cast of Riverdance but there were no opportunities to learn Irish dancing where I lived. My only option was to religiously watch the performances on TV and try to copy all the dance moves on repeat. Unfortunately, my haphazard footwork and badly executed high kicks were rather dangerous and I nearly smashed the TV and crashed into the fireplace a few times in the process…!
I’ve never been but my husband has family from there.
We travelled some of the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal last month. We loved that coast – so beautiful!
I’m a huge fan of Irish authors (the whiskey isn’t bad either!!!!)
I love Dublin, strolling around St Stephen’s Green, having coffee & cake in Bewley’s, wandering over the Ha’penny Bridge & along O’Connell St, enjoying the craic!
I love the scenery, the culture and my family in Co Cavan x