Irish Lady (Casablanca Classics) [Kindle Edition]

Jeanette Baker (Author)

Book Description

"A fiercely emotional and romantic tale. Jeanette Baker has a rare gift which allows her to blend genres with gracious ease."—RT Book Reviews gold rating

The bad boy of her past...

A successful attorney in a posh London neighborhood, Meghann McCarthy thought she'd escaped the slums of Belfast forever. Until Michael Devlin needs her help. Years before, her love for the Irish charmer had nearly torn her apart, but now he's part of a past she never wants to revisit. However, she can't leave him defenseless against a murder charge—even if uncovering the truth puts her life in danger too.

She'll risk everything to save Michael—and she's not the first of her family to put it all on the line for a man she loves. As Meghann delves further into Michael's case, further into the history that binds them so irrevocably, she slips into the unfolding drama of centuries before...of another woman's desperate fight to free her rebel husband from the clutches of Queen Elizabeth. Stakes are high, but the reward is the love of a lifetime. And the Irish never give up.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Baker skillfully blends contemporary and historical romance with a dash of the supernatural in this large-scale tale" - Publishers Weekly

"I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend this and other works by Jeanette Baker." - Celtic Lady's Reviews

"IRISH LADY is an extreme soul searching tale of the fight a woman endures through heartbreak and war to achieve the lost love of her childhood. The insights of the upheaval of the beautiful country of Ireland and its devoted families, brings to light the horrendous atrocities they were forced to endure in protecting their beloved country. IRISH LADY is filled with a fierce and devoted love of two people and their struggle for what they believe in.

FreshFiction.com FRESH PICK 1/10/12" - Fresh Fiction

"Baker beautifully transitions between the present and past making the story flow smoothly as you are caught up in the adventure. The story will captivate you and not let go until the end." - Thoughts in Progress

"I can't remember when I was rooting so hard for two people to have their happy ending as I did for Michael and Meghann." - The Romance Reader

"Another big thumbs up to Sourcebooks for finding these older books and breathing new life into them" - At Home with A Good Book and the Cat

""Irish Lady" has strong characters,an interesting plot,danger,political danger,a bit of romance,and heritage. If you enjoy historical writing with paranormal twists,Ireland,the IRA,political intrigue,danger you will enjoy "Irish Lady"" - My Book Addiction Reviews

"Overall Irish Lady is a wonderful Irish tale with intrigue, romance, historical fiction, ghosts, time slips, mystery, and grand passion. In other words, it is a riveting story. I highly recommend it." - Laura's Reviews

"Obviously I loved it. Not only do you get a great perspective of history, the flight of the earls and the IRA through the novel, but you get to meet two characters that are just amazing." - Romance Books Forum

"This author has not steered me wrong yet and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her books and especially this one to any of my friends." - Life in the Thumb

"The love story is magical - in both centuries - and the characters compelling." - The Broken Teepee

About the Author

Author of fifteen novels, including the RITA Award-winning paranormal Nell, Jeanette Baker has been hailed by Publishers Weekly as a forceful writer of character and conflict whose novels RT Book Reviews calls "irresistible reading." Jeanette lives in California during the winter, where she teaches literature and writing, and in County Kerry, Ireland during the summer.

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Product Details

• File Size: 1132 KB
• Print Length: 337 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1402255926
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (January 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0064CPRP6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #316,265 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning! I loved this book! December 28, 2001

By Maudeen Wachsmith VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

To put it quite simply, after reading four of Jeanette Baker's books in the last couple years, I am hooked. IRISH LADY was the first of several of her older books that I have read and it is as compelling, if not more so, that her current contemporaries. IRISH LADY, with a bit of the paranormal mixed in, is two stories in one. The first, a story set in the 20th C. amidst Northern Ireland's "Troubles" and the second set in 16th C.Ireland around the time of the "Flight of the Earls" but also dealing with the Irish political scene and the long fight with the British. There is plenty of romance in both stories as well and although there are painful scenes, the story is ultimately one of good triumphing and of love nearly conquering all. Those familiar with Irish History will enjoy seeing it come to life via Baker's words. Those unfamiliar will still be taken in by Baker's marvelous storytelling abilities. I can't recommend this book enough and know of no better proof of this than to say I am glad I already have the rest of her books and am now reading her book NELL (winner of the 2000 Rita for best paranormal romance).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly wonderful! March 27, 1999

By C. Bittay D'Intino

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After reading IRISH LADY in one sitting, I sat down and read it again. This beautifully crafted work is much too special to be thought of as simply another romance novel. This story of Meghann, who escapes from her Belfast past to become a successful London attorney, and Michael, a former IRA soldier is both intense and ethereal. Both Meghann and Michael must come to terms with the past while securing their future together. Through the wisdom of Nuala O'Donnell, a 16th c. ancestor, Meghann reconciles herself to her heritage, her convictions, and her heart.

If you are unfamiliar with Irish nationalism, one read of this book will well acquaint you with it. You'll finally understand what Bono was saying when U2 recorded "Sunday, Bloody Sunday". Though Ms. Baker does take liberties with the history of the 16th c. (which she admits in her notes), her insight into modern Irish nationalist politics is right on target.

IRISH LADY is a truly wonderful book with realistic and vivid characters, a smart plot, and crisp writing. This is a keeper.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Irish paste January 16, 2012

By Rudolf

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Ok, I'm an Irish Protestant, so I'm not real keen on the propaganda displayed in this book. Anyone who has studied history knows that the British army was sent to Northern Ireland to protect the Catholic minortiy from the Protestent majority there. But the Catholics didn't accept the protection just the provocation to further rebel. And as a rebellion it was a bloody non-military anarchist affair. The IRA is a terrorist organization, should be treated as such. As terrorists they aren't prisoners of war but criminals. I would think true Christians would balk at supporting such an organization and their methods.

For the premise of the book, sure the IRA isn't responsible for all political murders. And so we should sympathize with Michael. But I can't. He is a member of a terrorist group. And the first scene describing his love for Meghann was terrible. I cringed at the lovelessness of the scene. And that has been indicative of the shallowness of the rest of the story. I really feel Meghann is better off forgetting Belfast and moving on. As 20th century woman, she is extremely weak.

Now as an Irish Protestant, I'm no supporter of the Paisely (sp) crowd. Being against one form of terrorism doesn't mean you support the other. I'm reminded what happened to the "Father" of the Irish Republic. If you don't know, you won't find out from propaganda like this swill. The Father of the Irish Republic was murdered by dissident IRA radicals who objected to leaving the north under British rule. Compromising wasn't in their lexicon.

As a background to romance, it is drivel.

Sorry, but this is like reading Doctor Zhivago but with the red commies being painted as the good guys . . . really do we view them or the IRA that way. I don't.

More About the Author

Jeanette Baker is the award-winning author of fifteen novels, most of them set in the lush countryside of historical and contemporary Ireland where she lives and writes during the summer months. Her ancestors, the Flahertys, hail from Inishmore the largest of the Aran Islands located off the coast of Galway. She takes great pride in the prayer posted by the English over the ancient city gates, 'From the wrath of the O'Flahertys, may the good Lord deliver us.'

Jeanette graduated from the University of California at Irvine and holds a Masters Degree in Education. For the remainder of the year, Jeanette teaches in Southern California and enjoys the company of her grown children. She is the Rita award-winning author of NELL.