What would you sacrifice for your children? Ballymor, Ireland, 1847 As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family. Present day Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy – and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.Running from her future, it’s not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty’s fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life. What readers are saying about The Girl from Ballymor: ‘Spellbinding!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful… Was hard to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Swept me away… I was totally engaged… Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An excellent read… Compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Kathleen McGurl's The Girl from Ballymor is a testament to the power of historical fiction, weaving a tale of romance and survival that tops the list of must-read sagas. The narrative, rich in detail and emotion, positions it among the best in literary fiction.For fans of Daisy O'Shea (The Irish Child), Kate Morton (The Forgotten Garden), Ellen Marie Wiseman (The Lost Girls of Willowbrook), Barbara Davis (The Wishing Tide), and Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale).
