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Tarabeg #3
The Velvet Ribbon
In this wonderful third Tarabeg novel, Mary Kate Malone finds that a secret life in the shadows with her great love, Dr Nicholas, brings heartache and sorrows.
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, she turns to the only people she can trust, in the only place she feels safe—her Irish family and friends in the west coast village of Tarabeg.
But back in Ireland, everything has changed.
Peggy has taken over Mary Kate's old bedroom above the shop and her grandparents seem to be in thrall to a wealthy American relative called Joe Malone. Mary Kate hates him on sight. When he reveals plans to turn the old Manor House into a hotel, she decides to fight him and finds that the village, where she once felt so loved, has bitterly divided loyalties in a battle which can only have one winner.
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, she turns to the only people she can trust, in the only place she feels safe—her Irish family and friends in the west coast village of Tarabeg.
But back in Ireland, everything has changed.
Peggy has taken over Mary Kate's old bedroom above the shop and her grandparents seem to be in thrall to a wealthy American relative called Joe Malone. Mary Kate hates him on sight. When he reveals plans to turn the old Manor House into a hotel, she decides to fight him and finds that the village, where she once felt so loved, has bitterly divided loyalties in a battle which can only have one winner.
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400 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2020
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Nadine Dorries
40 books270 followersNadine Dorries was born in Liverpool in the 1950s and raised on a council estate, the daughter of a bus driver. Her first novel, THE FOUR STREETS, was inspired by memories of her childhood, particularly her Irish grandmother who she was very close to.
Nadine trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She has been the MP for Mid-Befordshire since 2005 and has three daughters.
Nadine is currently working on her second novel, a sequel to THE FOUR STREETS.
Nadine trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She has been the MP for Mid-Befordshire since 2005 and has three daughters.
Nadine is currently working on her second novel, a sequel to THE FOUR STREETS.
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December 27, 2019
Tarabeg #3
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, Mary Kate has to return to the west coast village of Tarabeg. Mary Kate's grandparents in thrall to an American relative, Joe Malone. Joe is wealthy but Mary Kate dislikes him. He wants to turn the Manor House into a hotel but Mary Kate decides to fight his decision.
This is the first book that I have read in this series. I did not know when I requested it that it was the third book. I do fell I have missed out on some of the backstory and character development. I did enjoy the book but I wish I'd read thr other books first.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Aria and the author Nadine Dorries for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, Mary Kate has to return to the west coast village of Tarabeg. Mary Kate's grandparents in thrall to an American relative, Joe Malone. Joe is wealthy but Mary Kate dislikes him. He wants to turn the Manor House into a hotel but Mary Kate decides to fight his decision.
This is the first book that I have read in this series. I did not know when I requested it that it was the third book. I do fell I have missed out on some of the backstory and character development. I did enjoy the book but I wish I'd read thr other books first.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Aria and the author Nadine Dorries for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2020
I was really looking forward to reading this book and I wasn't disappointed. Having read the previous two books, I was interested to see where life would take Mary Kate Malone next.
It was so good to catch up with characters from previous books, friends of Mary Kate in Liverpool, her family and community in Tarabeg, Ireland and it was lovely that it featured Matron and Dr Gaskill from the Lovely Lane series of books.
Of course in true Nadine Dorries style this story contains plenty of drama, a very fitting end to this series. Five stars.
It was so good to catch up with characters from previous books, friends of Mary Kate in Liverpool, her family and community in Tarabeg, Ireland and it was lovely that it featured Matron and Dr Gaskill from the Lovely Lane series of books.
Of course in true Nadine Dorries style this story contains plenty of drama, a very fitting end to this series. Five stars.
March 12, 2020
The final book in the Taraberg series, great characters in this series and the Liverpool and Taraberg characters are brought together so double the fun.
Nadine Dorries is a great writer of wonderful characters, looking forward to the next ones.
P.S. Get well soon Nadine and hope the rest of your family are free of the Covid 19 infection xx
Nadine Dorries is a great writer of wonderful characters, looking forward to the next ones.
P.S. Get well soon Nadine and hope the rest of your family are free of the Covid 19 infection xx
July 13, 2021
3rd book in the Tarabeg series another great book really enjoyed
January 7, 2020
This is my first introduction to the work of Nadine Dorries so I completely read this book with fresh open eyes and I have to say I loved it!
Nadine Dorries words drew me into a saga that swept across the sea from Liverpool to a small village in Ireland. Mary Kate left Tarabeg two years ago for pastures new in Liverpool and fell in love with the city and a young Doctor. However, her new life in Liverpool would be frowned upon in Ireland so Mary Kate kept her love life a secret from her family. When tragedy strikes Mary Kate feels compelled to return to her home and family in Tarabeg but when she arrives back it doesn't feel the same and her heart belongs elsewhere.
With the news of Mary Kate's return the villagers are excited with her arrival but danger lies ahead bringing the community together with a strength like no other.
I felt a real sense of authenticity with Nadine Dorries words and dialect and found myself reading along with the relevant accent. I enjoyed reading about the vivid difference of the industrial boon of the city of Liverpool to the village lifestyle of Tarabeg. This is a historical saga that has it all; drama, mystery, charm, community spirit, family feuds, new beginnings, romance with the added bonus of Irish mythology and legends and a belief of spirits and herbology. I'm just sad that I've come across a lovely saga at the end of it's trilogy but I know now that I've found a new saga author to add to my favourites list.
Nadine Dorries words drew me into a saga that swept across the sea from Liverpool to a small village in Ireland. Mary Kate left Tarabeg two years ago for pastures new in Liverpool and fell in love with the city and a young Doctor. However, her new life in Liverpool would be frowned upon in Ireland so Mary Kate kept her love life a secret from her family. When tragedy strikes Mary Kate feels compelled to return to her home and family in Tarabeg but when she arrives back it doesn't feel the same and her heart belongs elsewhere.
With the news of Mary Kate's return the villagers are excited with her arrival but danger lies ahead bringing the community together with a strength like no other.
I felt a real sense of authenticity with Nadine Dorries words and dialect and found myself reading along with the relevant accent. I enjoyed reading about the vivid difference of the industrial boon of the city of Liverpool to the village lifestyle of Tarabeg. This is a historical saga that has it all; drama, mystery, charm, community spirit, family feuds, new beginnings, romance with the added bonus of Irish mythology and legends and a belief of spirits and herbology. I'm just sad that I've come across a lovely saga at the end of it's trilogy but I know now that I've found a new saga author to add to my favourites list.
March 2, 2020
It was so long since I read Shadows in Heaven that I didn’t recognise this was part of the Tarabeg series.
It all started to make sense when I was halfway through the Velvet Ribbon. I’m now reading Mary Kate, where I left off.
Halfway through this book, The Velvet Ribbon, it all suddenly came together when I recognised the Matron & Doctors. Very enjoyable!
Sometimes book series are so hard to reconcile with a new book you start. They’re just not as memorable as some books I’ve adored ie A Gentleman in Moscow! Brilliant!!!!
It all started to make sense when I was halfway through the Velvet Ribbon. I’m now reading Mary Kate, where I left off.
Halfway through this book, The Velvet Ribbon, it all suddenly came together when I recognised the Matron & Doctors. Very enjoyable!
Sometimes book series are so hard to reconcile with a new book you start. They’re just not as memorable as some books I’ve adored ie A Gentleman in Moscow! Brilliant!!!!
January 12, 2020
I have been a fan of Nadine's work for a while now. I absolutely adored 'The Lovely Lane' series and I have been trying to read the rest of Nadine's back catalogue whilst at the same time trying to keep pace with her new releases. 'The Velvet Ribbon' is actually the third book in 'The Tarabeg Series' which I hadn't realised when I accepted the invite to take place in the blog tour for 'The Velvet Ribbon'. I haven't read the first two books in the series yet but when I have finished typing this review I am going off to find the first two books in the series and read 'The Tarabeg Series' in order and from the beginning. Anyway I digress so back to the review of 'The Velvet Ribbon' I do go. I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'The Velvet Ribbon' but more about that in a bit.
I really took to the character of Mary Kate Malone from the first time I met her in 'The Velvet Ribbon'. As I haven't read the previous two books in the series I can't comment on her early life as such but I get the impression that she hasn't had it easy. When 'The Velvet Ribbon' begins, we find Mary Kate living 'in sin' with a married GP. It's a bit of a complicated relationship given that her lover Doctor Nicholas Marcus is married but his wife will not grant him a divorce despite the fact that she has repeatedly cheated on him and she has run away with one of Dr. Marcus' close colleagues. Mary Kate carries a significant amount of guilt around with her. She doesn't particularly like what she did and she knows that her family would disown her but she can't help who she falls in love with. Mary Kate is reluctant to go back home as she knows that her family will not approve of her situation and she has sort of estranged herself from her own family. Mary Kate is tough, tenacious, determined, stubborn, compassionate, kind, non--judgemental and she has a big heart. I also loved the fact that Mary Kate had ginger hair but then I might be a bit biased. I was keeping everything crossed that she would find the happiness that she so deserved. What happens? Well you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
As with all of Nadine's books, I was drawn into the story from the start and reading 'The Velvet Ribbon' became something of an addiction. I would pick the book up only intending to read for a short while but that short while would creep up and up until I was reading for an hour or two at a time. I became so addicted to reading this book that I found any reason I could to get back to reading. As a result I seemed to charge through the book and I had mixed feelings about finishing this story. Don't get me wrong I was pleased to finish this book because at least it meant that I knew how the story ended but I was enjoying the author's writing style, the characters and the storylines so much that I just didn't want the book to end.
Nadine Dorries has one of those writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. She tells it how it is and she deals with some difficult subjects in a kind and compassionate fashion. I do think that the fact that Nadine Dorries was a nurse helps to make the writing seem that bit more authentic. Nadine describes her characters so well that they seem to spring to life and jump off the page as it were. In fact the characters in this book seemed just as real as you or I. Nadine uses such vivid and powerful descriptions that I really did feel as though I was part of the story myself. I found that I was also empathising with the different characters and I went through every emotion that they went through.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'The Velvet Ribbon' and I would definitely be recommending this book to other readers. I will definitely be reading more of Nadine's work in the future, starting with the first two books in 'The Tarabeg Series'. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
I really took to the character of Mary Kate Malone from the first time I met her in 'The Velvet Ribbon'. As I haven't read the previous two books in the series I can't comment on her early life as such but I get the impression that she hasn't had it easy. When 'The Velvet Ribbon' begins, we find Mary Kate living 'in sin' with a married GP. It's a bit of a complicated relationship given that her lover Doctor Nicholas Marcus is married but his wife will not grant him a divorce despite the fact that she has repeatedly cheated on him and she has run away with one of Dr. Marcus' close colleagues. Mary Kate carries a significant amount of guilt around with her. She doesn't particularly like what she did and she knows that her family would disown her but she can't help who she falls in love with. Mary Kate is reluctant to go back home as she knows that her family will not approve of her situation and she has sort of estranged herself from her own family. Mary Kate is tough, tenacious, determined, stubborn, compassionate, kind, non--judgemental and she has a big heart. I also loved the fact that Mary Kate had ginger hair but then I might be a bit biased. I was keeping everything crossed that she would find the happiness that she so deserved. What happens? Well you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
As with all of Nadine's books, I was drawn into the story from the start and reading 'The Velvet Ribbon' became something of an addiction. I would pick the book up only intending to read for a short while but that short while would creep up and up until I was reading for an hour or two at a time. I became so addicted to reading this book that I found any reason I could to get back to reading. As a result I seemed to charge through the book and I had mixed feelings about finishing this story. Don't get me wrong I was pleased to finish this book because at least it meant that I knew how the story ended but I was enjoying the author's writing style, the characters and the storylines so much that I just didn't want the book to end.
Nadine Dorries has one of those writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. She tells it how it is and she deals with some difficult subjects in a kind and compassionate fashion. I do think that the fact that Nadine Dorries was a nurse helps to make the writing seem that bit more authentic. Nadine describes her characters so well that they seem to spring to life and jump off the page as it were. In fact the characters in this book seemed just as real as you or I. Nadine uses such vivid and powerful descriptions that I really did feel as though I was part of the story myself. I found that I was also empathising with the different characters and I went through every emotion that they went through.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'The Velvet Ribbon' and I would definitely be recommending this book to other readers. I will definitely be reading more of Nadine's work in the future, starting with the first two books in 'The Tarabeg Series'. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
January 20, 2020
Best-selling author Nadine Dorries mixes a pot spiced with intrigue, danger, passion and emotion in the final instalment of her dazzling Tarabeg trilogy, The Velvet Ribbon.
It’s been a long and difficult road to Liverpool for Mary Kate Malone. Having left her home in Ireland behind to seek her fortune in England, Mary Kate has had her fair share of anguish and heartbreak and many of her plans have gone awry and disappointment and frustration had ensued, but Mary Kate has never shirked from any challenge in her life and she refused to be deterred. Mary Kate’s courage, determination and spirit have stood her in good stead and she has found a measure of happiness with her great love, Dr Nicholas Marcus, with whom she lives secretly. Yet, Mary Kate knows that she must watch her back and always stay one step ahead because a dangerous rival is intent on revenge and she will do whatever it takes to ensure that Mary Kate suffers and atones for her sins – Nicholas’ wife Lavinia who blames her for ruining her marriage and destroying her life and that of her two sons. Mary Kate will not give up the life she has fought so hard for, but when tragedy strikes, going back home to Tarabeg in Ireland seems to be the only option available to her.
However Tarabeg is no longer the place Mary Kate remembers. Time waits for no man and a lot has certainly changed in Tarabeg in Mary Kate’s absence. She no longer recognises her home town, but with nowhere else to go and nobody to turn to, Tarabeg looks like the only suitable place available for Mary Kate to hide in – until her old life in Liverpool catches up with her in the most surprising and devastating of ways. Dr Gaskell and Matron from St Angelus Hospital have come to Tarabeg to recruit nurses and Mary Kate’s life in Liverpool is about to be exposed with her most shocking secrets coming to light.
Will Mary Kate ever manage to find the happiness she so richly deserves? Or will she be condemned to a lifetime of misery and shame?
A new saga by Nadine Dorries is always a major cause of celebration for fans of the genre and The Velvet Ribbon is certainly no exception. Written straight from the heart and full of drama, pathos, conflict and intensity, The Velvet Ribbon is the story of an extraordinary heroine readers are going to admire and cheer for. Mary Kate Malone is a strong, compassionate, stubborn and admirable character readers will fall in love with and she is a character it is absolutely impossible to forget.
The Velvet Ribbon is a fantastic tale of triumphing against all odds, finding the courage to fight for what you want and healing from the past from the gifted pen of one of the genre’s brightest stars: Nadine Dorries.
It’s been a long and difficult road to Liverpool for Mary Kate Malone. Having left her home in Ireland behind to seek her fortune in England, Mary Kate has had her fair share of anguish and heartbreak and many of her plans have gone awry and disappointment and frustration had ensued, but Mary Kate has never shirked from any challenge in her life and she refused to be deterred. Mary Kate’s courage, determination and spirit have stood her in good stead and she has found a measure of happiness with her great love, Dr Nicholas Marcus, with whom she lives secretly. Yet, Mary Kate knows that she must watch her back and always stay one step ahead because a dangerous rival is intent on revenge and she will do whatever it takes to ensure that Mary Kate suffers and atones for her sins – Nicholas’ wife Lavinia who blames her for ruining her marriage and destroying her life and that of her two sons. Mary Kate will not give up the life she has fought so hard for, but when tragedy strikes, going back home to Tarabeg in Ireland seems to be the only option available to her.
However Tarabeg is no longer the place Mary Kate remembers. Time waits for no man and a lot has certainly changed in Tarabeg in Mary Kate’s absence. She no longer recognises her home town, but with nowhere else to go and nobody to turn to, Tarabeg looks like the only suitable place available for Mary Kate to hide in – until her old life in Liverpool catches up with her in the most surprising and devastating of ways. Dr Gaskell and Matron from St Angelus Hospital have come to Tarabeg to recruit nurses and Mary Kate’s life in Liverpool is about to be exposed with her most shocking secrets coming to light.
Will Mary Kate ever manage to find the happiness she so richly deserves? Or will she be condemned to a lifetime of misery and shame?
A new saga by Nadine Dorries is always a major cause of celebration for fans of the genre and The Velvet Ribbon is certainly no exception. Written straight from the heart and full of drama, pathos, conflict and intensity, The Velvet Ribbon is the story of an extraordinary heroine readers are going to admire and cheer for. Mary Kate Malone is a strong, compassionate, stubborn and admirable character readers will fall in love with and she is a character it is absolutely impossible to forget.
The Velvet Ribbon is a fantastic tale of triumphing against all odds, finding the courage to fight for what you want and healing from the past from the gifted pen of one of the genre’s brightest stars: Nadine Dorries.
January 2, 2020
This is the third book in the Tarabeg series. It can, however, be read as a standalone novel. When, after tragedy, Mary Kate returns to the little Irish Village of Tarrabeg, she realises how much has changed since she has been gone.
This is the final part of the trilogy and as I’ve read the others, I was keen to read this one to complete Mary Kate’s story. I loved her character and really warmed to her in the previous book. I also enjoyed seeing some of the other characters again when Mary Kate returns to Ireland, particularly Joe Malone, who we met in the previous book when he came over from America to seek his family.
I have read many books by this author and I love her style of writing. This book, as like the others, is filled with emotion and suspense. Whilst it was a bit of a slow start, once I got back into Mary Kate’s story, I was hooked and found it difficult to put the book down. I really liked how the book entwinned with the Lovely Lane series, and was pleased to see some of the characters from that series cross over! The pace of the story grew as it moved on and as it twisted and turned, I found myself waiting with baited breath to see if Mary Kate got the ending she deserved!
This was a lovely end to a series which I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. I shall miss, not just the characters, but the locations also. The descriptions of the Irish West coast and Liverpool in the 1960’s was stunning!! Would definitely recommend this book, and of course the whole series!
This is the final part of the trilogy and as I’ve read the others, I was keen to read this one to complete Mary Kate’s story. I loved her character and really warmed to her in the previous book. I also enjoyed seeing some of the other characters again when Mary Kate returns to Ireland, particularly Joe Malone, who we met in the previous book when he came over from America to seek his family.
I have read many books by this author and I love her style of writing. This book, as like the others, is filled with emotion and suspense. Whilst it was a bit of a slow start, once I got back into Mary Kate’s story, I was hooked and found it difficult to put the book down. I really liked how the book entwinned with the Lovely Lane series, and was pleased to see some of the characters from that series cross over! The pace of the story grew as it moved on and as it twisted and turned, I found myself waiting with baited breath to see if Mary Kate got the ending she deserved!
This was a lovely end to a series which I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. I shall miss, not just the characters, but the locations also. The descriptions of the Irish West coast and Liverpool in the 1960’s was stunning!! Would definitely recommend this book, and of course the whole series!
April 15, 2020
Felt this final part of the trilogy was rather rushed at the end, with a very simplistic “and everyone lived happily ever after” vibe. Shame as I’ve quite enjoyed the other two books, and this one, until the last couple of chapters. I did find it maddening that so much of the 2nd and 3rd books had to have reminders of what happened in previous books - understand why the author did it, as not everyone would have downloaded all three at one time, but if you’re reading all of them within a few days, you find yourself skimming over the “previously” sections. Nice touch to have cameo roles of characters from books in other series; I did find myself thinking, “wait, did that happen in ...” but frankly I didn’t really care enough to go back and re-read any of the Lovely Lane books to find out. In short, good lockdown light read, with a bit of psychic and mystic magic to perk up a simple plot line.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2022
Touching and full of life.
This book is an absolute gem. It's the 3rd one in the series, and is full of life and drama. I felt so moved by it. The story right from the first book was so wonderful; right from the start it delivered nostalgia, joy, and anticipation. Nostalgia because I myself am Irish and I am from the same sort of small village in Eire, and almost the same timeframe, only out by about 7 years. It's an uplifting tale of one family's joy and heartache. From marriages, to early graves, from new born babys, to broken hearts, this series has got it all. I think if you like those sorts of stories, then this will indeed suit you. Personally I absolutely loved it! It was great in every way.
This book is an absolute gem. It's the 3rd one in the series, and is full of life and drama. I felt so moved by it. The story right from the first book was so wonderful; right from the start it delivered nostalgia, joy, and anticipation. Nostalgia because I myself am Irish and I am from the same sort of small village in Eire, and almost the same timeframe, only out by about 7 years. It's an uplifting tale of one family's joy and heartache. From marriages, to early graves, from new born babys, to broken hearts, this series has got it all. I think if you like those sorts of stories, then this will indeed suit you. Personally I absolutely loved it! It was great in every way.
February 1, 2020
Such a heartbreaking story. Mary Kate loses the love of her life and has to return to her family in Ireland. After living in Liverpool, she finds settling back less easy to come to terms with. You quickly become invested in the characters and enjoy meeting all the new ones. I loved it when some of her friends come to visit and are taken to see the locals and get given drinks in every house. You can just imagine being plied with the local tipple in every house and regretting it the next morning.
You are taken along with Mary Kate's journey as she learns to live with her new normal. I have read several books by Nadine Dorries and always enjoy them!
You are taken along with Mary Kate's journey as she learns to live with her new normal. I have read several books by Nadine Dorries and always enjoy them!
January 5, 2022
As with the other Nadine Dorries books I've read, I found myself reading this as often as I could, and staying up late to finish it once the end was in sight.
I enjoyed seeing how the stories of those in Mary Kate's life intertwined with each other, such as Cat and Declan falling in love, and the return of Matron, Dr Gaskell, and Nurse Brogan.
The only thing I disliked about it, was the suggestion that Mary Kate might end up with Joe Malone, as although distantly, they are related (but that just might be me persoanlly).
Overall, I enjoyed the book and plot and will the antics of the Tarabeg crew
I enjoyed seeing how the stories of those in Mary Kate's life intertwined with each other, such as Cat and Declan falling in love, and the return of Matron, Dr Gaskell, and Nurse Brogan.
The only thing I disliked about it, was the suggestion that Mary Kate might end up with Joe Malone, as although distantly, they are related (but that just might be me persoanlly).
Overall, I enjoyed the book and plot and will the antics of the Tarabeg crew
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 24, 2020
Nadine Dorries ability to tell a grand story, one filled with all kinds of emotions, incredible, real characters and stories within each story that hold you right there, excited to read on. I think I’ve read every book she’s written, and although I am sad to reach the third and final installment of Tarabeg, I have no doubt that we will meet Mary Kate back at St. Angelus with marvelous new adventures and characters who we will love as we have in her previous books. Thank You Nadine!!! It’s truly special when you can’t wait for your favorite author’s next book!!!
September 28, 2020
In this wonderful third Tarabeg novel, Mary Kate Malone finds that a secret life in the shadows with her great love, Dr Nicholas, brings heartache and sorrows.
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, she turns to the only people she can trust, in the only place she feels safe – her Irish family and friends in the west coast village of Tarabeg.
But back in Ireland, everything has changed.
Peggy has taken over Mary Kate's old bedroom above the shop and her grandparents seem to be in thrall to a wealthy American relative called Joe Malone. Mary Kate hates him on sight. When he reveals plans to turn the old Manor House into a hotel, she decides to fight him and finds that the village, where she once felt so loved, has bitterly divided loyalties in a battle which can only have one winner.
When disaster strikes unexpectedly, she turns to the only people she can trust, in the only place she feels safe – her Irish family and friends in the west coast village of Tarabeg.
But back in Ireland, everything has changed.
Peggy has taken over Mary Kate's old bedroom above the shop and her grandparents seem to be in thrall to a wealthy American relative called Joe Malone. Mary Kate hates him on sight. When he reveals plans to turn the old Manor House into a hotel, she decides to fight him and finds that the village, where she once felt so loved, has bitterly divided loyalties in a battle which can only have one winner.
February 15, 2020
Brilliant worth waiting for Nadine.
This was a great end to the Tarabeg trilogy i was so happy for Mary Kate as well as sad to have had so much love for Nicolas and his son's and then to losing everything ,thank goodness for her friends and family.The natives of Tarabeg made me smile they hadn't changed one bit even with everything that was going on around them .I'm glad that Mary Kate got to do what she wanted with her life in the end.
This was a great end to the Tarabeg trilogy i was so happy for Mary Kate as well as sad to have had so much love for Nicolas and his son's and then to losing everything ,thank goodness for her friends and family.The natives of Tarabeg made me smile they hadn't changed one bit even with everything that was going on around them .I'm glad that Mary Kate got to do what she wanted with her life in the end.
January 12, 2020
Having read all of the books in this series, I thoroughly enjoyed this one, There was a lot of sadness in this book, alongside other troubles, but with a sdign of hope at the end. Although this is the last in the series, there could still be more about Mary's life, as in some ways, it is only just beginning.
February 17, 2020
Of course! The ribbon turned up in a tissue box...a bit far fetched 😶
Best quotes for me
'Joan has cried so many tears, she'll be nothing but a puddle by the time the day is out'
'Can tell me themselves that this story is a crock of the fairies' shite.'
'I hope they have fecking Guinness and it isn't all that sherry shite the English drink'
Best quotes for me
'Joan has cried so many tears, she'll be nothing but a puddle by the time the day is out'
'Can tell me themselves that this story is a crock of the fairies' shite.'
'I hope they have fecking Guinness and it isn't all that sherry shite the English drink'
April 4, 2020
Nadine dorries doesn't disappoint
I do love a Nadine dorries book. Have to say though is probably the weaker one out of the series. Did it enjoy it but not as much as the other 2.
I did like how it was linked into the lovely lane books. I see the 4th one being set in st Angelus hospital. Can't wait
I do love a Nadine dorries book. Have to say though is probably the weaker one out of the series. Did it enjoy it but not as much as the other 2.
I did like how it was linked into the lovely lane books. I see the 4th one being set in st Angelus hospital. Can't wait
September 4, 2021
Good finish to the series took me a while to read it all as it is a huge book plenty of twists and turns
And didn’t have the typical ending you would expect loved the later part of the book better than the beginning but that’s not a complaint just my personal experience will miss all the characters now
And didn’t have the typical ending you would expect loved the later part of the book better than the beginning but that’s not a complaint just my personal experience will miss all the characters now
February 5, 2020
Excellent as always
Nadine Dorris never lets you down, I thoroughly enjoyed the third book in this series and was delighted to see some of the characters from St Angela's incorporated
Nadine Dorris never lets you down, I thoroughly enjoyed the third book in this series and was delighted to see some of the characters from St Angela's incorporated
March 5, 2020
The Velvet Ribbon The heart breaking final novel in the Tarabeg trilogy
A very good story about love and family and friends and heartbreak and secrets exposed to others and life renewed
A very good story about love and family and friends and heartbreak and secrets exposed to others and life renewed
May 9, 2020
FAB Book
THis was really FAB book. I have read all 3 , it had a ending that I did not expect. But it truly really wonderful i like the way I Nadine links her other books, or the stories about the Liverpool Hospital. Lovely..
THis was really FAB book. I have read all 3 , it had a ending that I did not expect. But it truly really wonderful i like the way I Nadine links her other books, or the stories about the Liverpool Hospital. Lovely..
May 19, 2020
Another enjoyable book
I loved the part when Mary Kate was in Ireland, her family being so tight knit. The Irish are so amusing. I have read all of the books and now waiting for the next one.
I loved the part when Mary Kate was in Ireland, her family being so tight knit. The Irish are so amusing. I have read all of the books and now waiting for the next one.
May 20, 2020
A very good read
A really good book about a country girl leaving home for the first time.
The book covered, love and grief, told what life was like in Ireland years ago, I loved the book
A really good book about a country girl leaving home for the first time.
The book covered, love and grief, told what life was like in Ireland years ago, I loved the book
June 16, 2020
I love all of Nadine's books that I have read. She makes the characters so real. This book was so sad in places but it all came good in the end. I hope we might get an insight into the Tarabeg of the future some day?
July 20, 2020
Mary Kate lives continue
This is the next story off mary kate she though this was her life with the man she loved but no she loss him to illness so heads home to find the place has changed
This is the next story off mary kate she though this was her life with the man she loved but no she loss him to illness so heads home to find the place has changed
October 12, 2020
Loved it
I have read the three books in this series and enjoyed each of them , I wanted to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen but at the same time didn't want the book to end , I would recommend this series to anyone.
I have read the three books in this series and enjoyed each of them , I wanted to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen but at the same time didn't want the book to end , I would recommend this series to anyone.
November 2, 2020
A perfect end
The trilogy was written beautifully and had quite the poetic rhythm to it. Anybody would love these books, however anybody raised in Eire will have a longing for home. 🏡
The trilogy was written beautifully and had quite the poetic rhythm to it. Anybody would love these books, however anybody raised in Eire will have a longing for home. 🏡
November 12, 2020
Simply excellent
l absolutely loved this series of books. The author gives her images in great deatail that you couldalmost imagine that you areone of the charactors. I can't wait to read moreof her books
l absolutely loved this series of books. The author gives her images in great deatail that you couldalmost imagine that you areone of the charactors. I can't wait to read moreof her books
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