About the Book
Title: The Lady of Galway Manor
Author: Jennifer Deibel
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: February 1, 2022
In 1920, Annabeth De Lacy’s father is appointed landlord of Galway Parish in Ireland. Bored without all the trappings of the British Court, Annabeth convinces her father to arrange an apprenticeship for her with the Jennings family–descendants of the creator of the famed Claddagh Ring.
Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than run his family’s jewelry shop. Having had his heart broken, he no longer believes in love and is weary of peddling the “lies” the Claddagh Ring promises.
Meanwhile, as the war for Irish independence gains strength, many locals resent the De Lacys and decide to take things into their own hands to display their displeasure. As events take a dangerous turn for Annabeth and her family, she and Stephen begin to see that perhaps the “other side” isn’t quite as barbaric and uncultured as they’d been led to believe–and that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty are only made stronger when put through the refiner’s fire.
Travel to the Emerald Isle for another poignant and romantic story from the enchanted pen of Jennifer Deibel.
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About the Author
Jennifer Deibel is the author of A Dance in Donegal. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic magazine, and in other publications. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and their three children. You can find her online at www.jenniferdeibel.com.
My Review
The Lady of Galway Manor
by Jennifer Deibel
Rating: 4/5
Who doesn’t want to fall in love in Ireland? Get ready to be swept away back to 1920s Ireland. The De Lacy family has just moved to Ireland and Lady Annabeth is the new apprentice for the famous Claddagh Ring jewelers, the Jennings family. Stephen Jennings must train the English lady, but will his feelings toward Britain’s rule of Ireland keep him from admitting his growing attraction to the lovely Annabeth?
The chemistry between Stephen and Annabeth is palpable and oh so swoon worthy! Their back stories are well developed and their authenticity makes them relatable.
“Hate is fueled by ignorance, son. The first step toward peace is the genuine desire to understand your so-called enemy. Don’t punish her for the sins of her fathers. Let her learn.”
Highly recommend this book about the choices we make and taking risks for love.
My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.
