Novel set in ICELAND
GIVEAWAY – 3 copies of The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan (IRELAND)
5th January 2025
We are delighted to offer 3 signed copies of The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan, set on the BEARA PENINSULA, West Cork, IRELAND
OPEN ACROSS THE EU AND UK

It’s 1986 and 29-year-old Marlo O’Sullivan of London-Irish stock has just found out that his sister is his mother. To steady his life, he moves to Glengarriff, to a cottage he has inherited, in the stunning Beara Peninsula. When a neighbour dies unexpectedly, Marlo takes over his minibus service to Cork. There is nothing regular about the regulars on the bus – especially Sully, a non-verbal 6 year old, who goes nowhere but does the journey back and forth every day, on his own. Marlo is landed with this a strange but compassionate arrangement, fashioned to give the child’s mother respite from his care. Sully’s obsession with an imaginary friend in the ancient oak forests of Glengarriff slowly unveils its terrible secrets – a 400-hundred-year-old tragedy reveals itself.
3 copies of The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan
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Ah! Ireland has everything for me. The pace of living gives time to appreciate all it’s best things – the people & their attitudes to life in particular, but also the beautiful landscapes & seascapes that are always nearby. I live in England, but wanted my own bit of Ireland so much that I married an Irishman and we plan to return there permanently in the near future.
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SeasideSuzi
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The people x
The beautiful Emerald Isle’s landscape.
The people, the scenery and the beer.
I love the people -so many friendly happy people.
As a teenager I travelled around Ireland with a group of friends doing the DoE award.Some boys tried to scare us(and did) , a very friendly farmer let us camp in his orchard.It turned a potential disaster into just about the best night there.
Love the green country and,in some places,a more relaxed way of life.
I love the scenery of Ireland. It is very picturesque.
Also, I love taste of Guinness
The rich green countryside and rugged coastline
The pure green countryside
i love the people and the beautiful country
I have never been fortunate enough to visit Ireland but I have enjoyed looking at some of its beautiful landscapes through watching TV programmes. My particular interest though has to be the rich tradition s of a country immersed in folk lore. I love reading about that part of Irish culture.
The beautiful scenery and the friendly people who live there
We went to Dublin and saw the usual tourist places. The people are lovely, so friendly and helpful.
The greeness
The Colleens!
The people, the scenery, the history and the culture
The people are so friendly and the scenery is amazing
The culture and the amazing scenery
I love Ireland’s stillness, its connection to stories and history, and the way its landscapes feel both comforting and untamed
The views look amazing.
The amazing countryside and views.
The people are humble and kind and if you get out in the Countryside you’ll be amazed at the beauty.
I love road trips, and there are so many scenic journeys to explore in Ireland.
The amazing countryside and views.
I love the beautiful rural countryside and the way Irish people are so friendly and welcoming.
The Craic, the Guiness, the people, the coast, golf courses and the welcome
The heritage and people
I love the scenery and the people.
I love how in Ireland you can always expect the unexpected
I love the myths and legends associated with Ireland.
The countryside is stunning and the people are so friendly. Lovely place to visit.
I love the people and the scenery.
just love the different coastal features
I love the friendly and hospitable people and the stunning scenery.
The people, the Guinness, the beautiful countryside.
The landscape and the folklore, myths and legends
I love the green hills and the friendly people
Id love to win, always wanted to go to Ireland myself but never had the chance
I’ve not yet been BUT it gave me my adoptive mum!
I’ve never visited but i lvoe the scenery
my husband’s family were from Ireland. our granddaughter is named Erin. Would love to take her to Ireland to see some of the beautiful places
I’ve never visited but it’s on my bucket list as I love the green, rolling hills and wild coastline.
I have yet to go to Ireland, but when I do I would like to walk some of the trails in County Kerry and visit Galway Bay.
Apart from the friendly people and incredible food I love the vibrant greenery and wild locations, the folklore and legends often shared through music and songs plus old traditions handed down through generations and still practised today.
I love the caring peop!e
The beautiful lush green spaces and the people and I would love to do the Wild Atlantic Way
Lovely friendly people, gorgeous scenery, Guinness!
I’ve not visited Ireland as yet, but I absolutely adore the accent. I think it’s one of my favourite ones!
The beautiful scenery
The Atmosphere
The friendly people.
I love the community spirit and the countryside
I love the beautiful, wild scenery!
Remote beaches, walking the cliffs and the warm and genuine people
I like the stories of folklore.
The music and the friendliness of the people
got to be the friendliness of the people you meet – a smile every time
The scenery, the friendly people, the craic but most of all my family
the wonderful scenery and friendliness of the locals
Would love to visit Ireland – so many sights and wonderful food and drinks
Very verdant , always rained when we have been there but lovely scenery and coastline.
I have not visited, but so many people say how beautiful it is, as well as people being so nice.
The people – they are so friendly and welcoming
Been to Dublin whereupon enjoyed the scenery but would love to see the Giant’s Causeway.
I have been to Dublin, enjoyed the scenery around but would love to visit the Giant’s Causeway.
It has a beautiful landscape
I haven’t been lucky enough to ever visit Ireland, but I have heard wonderful things about the people, the culture, the countryside and the food. I would love to go and soak it all in.
I’ve never actually been to Ireland but would love to see the countryside and the coastline
Favourite part of Ireland is of course the fact that there is a wealth of scenery and places to explore right on your doorstep.
Well I’ve never visited Ireland YET – would love to – people, scenery and food all sound great – from watching TV series set in Ireland.
I find Ireland a fascinating country with so many exciting cultural opportunities. My all-time favourite poet is Louis MacNiece.
The people and beautiful scenery
I love the history and the pubs and the atmosphere
Guinness, of course, enjoyed under the twilight glow of the Irish moon, accompanied by the lilting charms and chirps of that beautiful accent.
The stunning scenery and friendly people
The trees and wildlife
The people are amazing and Guinness – no more needs to be said!
The people and the landscape.
ohh yes please
The landscape is great, people are welcoming
I was born and cooked in Donegal so to live on a farm and look down on the lake below every moment was bliss
I was born and cooked in Donegal so to roam the farm and look out onto the lake below every moment was bliss
I love its nature
The beautiful countryside and beaches
The coastline is amazing, especially on the western side. The traces of the Irish language among English speakers provide an extra layer to conversations.
The Irish!
My Nan is Irish, but I’ve never been, but I’d love to go.
I love the scenery, the folklore, the music, the people…everything!
The stunning scenery
The people are so welcoming.
Definitely the people come first – so welcoming
not been yet hoping for 2026, love the people that I have met
Apart from the gorgeous scenery (I constantly tell friends how Donegal is THE most beautiful place I’ve ever been to, with truly outstanding white-sand beaches), it’s the people that make Ireland for me. I’ve never experienced such friendliness anywhere, with people waving at you, stopping to chat, giving directions for how to get to an unexplored cove, not for one second seeing my Asian-ness as a difference. And always with a beautiful, warm accent.
Love the amazing scenery – the green landscape, the unspoiled coastline and the friendly people
I love Ireland for its breathtaking landscapes, from the Cliffs of Moher to the lush green countryside; its rich history and mythology; the warmth and friendliness of its people; the vibrant music and pub culture; and the unique charm of its small towns and castles.
LOVE the chilled attitude and down to earth friendly people. Plus, met your boxer – Katie Taylor (she’s cool too)!.
So friendly and full of Craic
The most unbeat people I’ve ever met
I love the landscape and scenery
What is not to love, the people are amazing, so kind and friendly and I love the accent. The cities are beautiful and unspoilt by commercialism somehow maintaining their charm. the country side and coasts are so incredible, completely unspoilt and how nature has made them which is so perfect
the ascent
I love the wonderful wildlife that can be found there
I love the scenery 🙂
The literature – everything from James Joyce to Cathy Kelly!
Love the history and wild landscape, always beautiful to drive through
The people, the music & the beautiful country
I love the Irish accent, the people and of course the countryside and jolly pubs.
Ireland’s rich tapestry of myths and legends, including tales of leprechauns and fairies, adds a magical touch to its cultural heritage.
The countryside.
I’ve never been but it always looks so beautiful and I hope to visit someday!
Love Dublin and the craic ! Love live music in pubs and boxty and that the people are so friendly
I love the music and the dancing. Not a fan of rugby or Guinness I’m afraid!
I have only been to the Dublin area of Ireland. I love that it’s near the coast, I love strolling around the centre of Dublin, taking in St Stephen’s Green, Bewleys, the Halfpenny Bridge & hearing the beautiful Dublin accent!
The folklore, the lush green countryside and the Guinness!
I have now joined TripFiction.
I’d love to win a copy of The Inheritance – I’ve seen some great reviews of this from fellow Bookstagrammers!
And the things I love about Ireland are……the rich history, the beautiful landscapes and the incredible authors that keep pouring out of this country!
I like all the stories and fairy folk lore.
the stunning landscapes
Love Ireland because of family there, beautiful scenery and beautiful people!