“Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular
Irish-Canadian writer of all time.”
—The Globe and Mail
“Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of Irish village life.”
—Irish American Magazine
“Gentle humor, deeply emotional stories drawn from everyday life—Taylor’s books are what Garrison Keillor might have produced if he’d been born in County Antrim.” —Kirkus Reviews on An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea
“Deeply steeped in Irish country life and meticulous in detail, the story is the perfect companion for a comfy fire and a cup of tea or a pint of bitter.
A totally wonderful read!”
—Library Journal, starred review, on An Irish Doctor in Peace and at War
In An Irish Country Doctor (Forge 2008), author Patrick Taylor introduced us to young Dr. Barry Laverty, his oft-prickly mentor Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, and the charming residents of the small town of Ballybucklebo, Northern Ireland in the 1960s, and was embraced by critics and fans alike. The New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling Taylor now returns to that delightful village in AN IRISH COUNTRY PRACTICE (A Forge Hardcover; On-sale date: October 10, 2017), which will cement Patrick Taylor’s place as one of the most heartwarming storytellers today. This unique series presents a now-gone rural Ireland, based on Taylor’s own experiences as a physician, portrayed with love, wit, charm, and an eye (and ear) for detail that only an Irishman could recreate.
Once, not too long ago, Dr. O’Reilly was the only doctor tending to the lively little village of Ballybucklebo. Now his thriving practice is growing by leaps and bounds…Not only has O’Reilly taken a new trainee under his wing, Doctor Connor Nelson, he’s also added a spirited Labrador puppy to his ever-expanding household at Number One Main Street. Meanwhile, his trusted partner, young Doctor Barry Laverty, finds himself wondering if he’s truly ready to settle down and start a family with his lovely fiancée, Sue.
As the doctors cope with domestic and professional challenges, they also look after their patients and their ailments, including a mysterious cough, a housewife whose frequent “accidents” may have a disturbing cause, and a respected colleague who might be succumbing to an old vice.
All is not sickness and worry, however. There’s plenty of joy and merriment to be found as well, from a visiting circus to racing to sailing . . . and maybe even a happy ending or two.
Funny and uplifting, AN IRISH COUNTRY PRACTICE features a joyously quirky cast of unforgettable characters and will warm any heart looking for a quirky and clever read. So pull up a chair and grab a pint; you may not be able to put AN IRISH COUNTRY PRACTICE down for quite some time.
PATRICK TAYLOR, M.D. was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. Dr. Taylor is a distinguished medical researcher, offshore sailor, model-boat builder, and father of two grown children. He lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia. Visit him online at: www.patricktaylor.ca.
