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Under a Skellig Sky
Nomadic Carol O’Connell’s return to Glenosheen, overlooking the Skellig islands, is turning into one more in a series of half-baked decisions that pass for her life.
She searches for peace to recover from a broken relationship but her sleepy valley homeplace has woken up to Star Wars fever and mass tourism.
An experiment with Airbnb in her mother’s old farm guesthouse on the ‘Wet Atlantic Way’, a calamitous reunion with an ex and the rescue of a troubled friend sets her tumbling through the year.
As she follows her dream to become a successful artist before she hits forty, one of the bright lights under the ever-changing Skellig sky is a mystery New Zealand guest called Oliver. But tensions rise with the arrival of an eccentric, bingo-loving B&B inspector.
Friendship and the promise of a new love sustain Carol when she unwittingly introduces danger to the valley.
She searches for peace to recover from a broken relationship but her sleepy valley homeplace has woken up to Star Wars fever and mass tourism.
An experiment with Airbnb in her mother’s old farm guesthouse on the ‘Wet Atlantic Way’, a calamitous reunion with an ex and the rescue of a troubled friend sets her tumbling through the year.
As she follows her dream to become a successful artist before she hits forty, one of the bright lights under the ever-changing Skellig sky is a mystery New Zealand guest called Oliver. But tensions rise with the arrival of an eccentric, bingo-loving B&B inspector.
Friendship and the promise of a new love sustain Carol when she unwittingly introduces danger to the valley.
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First published October 1, 2020
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October 17, 2022
I purchased this novel in a Dublin bookstore on holiday from the US. I wanted to read an Irish author I had not heard of before whose work is set in Ireland. Right on the cover another author’s recommendation reads “read this if you want to experience the flavors of Ireland.” This turned out to be true!
The highlight of this book is the setting and the incorporation of Irish slang and Irish history of the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig islands. The author does a good job immersing the reader in small town life and showing the juxtaposition between old school bed and breakfast culture and the rise of Airbnb.
The plot tends to wind back and forth and ancillary characters are given their own chapters to the detriment of the plot overall. I wish the author had spent more time with the mother, Mary, and her experience with hosting visitors for decades, versus her daughter whose at a cross roads in her life.
Overall a pleasant read if your looking for a beautiful setting and small town gossip.
The highlight of this book is the setting and the incorporation of Irish slang and Irish history of the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig islands. The author does a good job immersing the reader in small town life and showing the juxtaposition between old school bed and breakfast culture and the rise of Airbnb.
The plot tends to wind back and forth and ancillary characters are given their own chapters to the detriment of the plot overall. I wish the author had spent more time with the mother, Mary, and her experience with hosting visitors for decades, versus her daughter whose at a cross roads in her life.
Overall a pleasant read if your looking for a beautiful setting and small town gossip.
May 21, 2023
This is a slow moving yet sweet story about a mother and daughter running an Airbnb on the ring of Kerry. There are many enjoyable Irishisms and good ole Irish subversive humor. It was also fun to be reminded of places in Cork and Kerry from which I just returned.
June 11, 2020
"Under a Skellig Sky" is a great testament to Ireland and provides a strong sense of place. Carol is an almost 40 year old woman who has lived in many places but has yet to settle down, finding herself returning to her small hometown where an interesting year awaits.
I could feel the waves rocking the boat while the main character was on her way to the islands. I could hear the farm animals and the Irish accents (along with some phrases and Gaelic words I had to google). I could smell the grass and the rain, while observing the great green landscape of Ireland.
The author had some very funny one-liners. I enjoyed that there were some references to current events. Additionally, the I found the country bed-and-breakfast plot/scenes to be really interesting and unique. I don't think I've read any novels about people who rent out AirBnBs.
However, I struggled through this book and had to absolutely force myself through 75%. I didn't connect to any of the characters. Dialogue is important to me and I found it both forced and lacking. Additionally, there were numerous conflicts that arise and then are magically solved. For example, Margot is supposed to be a big bad villain but then is everyone's best friend quickly thereafter. Carol does something stupid, and one page is worried about Mary finding out--Mary finds out and essentially says "no one got hurt but you're lucky, don't do it again" and we never hear about this issue again. The scene with Mary near the end (can't say much more without a spoiler) would have been more appreciated if it didn't happen with approximately 10% left in the book-this was a very weird conflict to just throw in at the end.
I have trouble providing a star review for this book due to my feelings on it. I did not enjoy the book, but I did not think it was a "bad book." The writing wasn't "bad." It just wasn't for me. If you're looking for a book with a strong sense of place in Ireland, I'd recommend this. However, if dialogue and page turning is important to you, I'd avoid it.
Thank you to BookSirens and Poolbeg Press for a free advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I could feel the waves rocking the boat while the main character was on her way to the islands. I could hear the farm animals and the Irish accents (along with some phrases and Gaelic words I had to google). I could smell the grass and the rain, while observing the great green landscape of Ireland.
The author had some very funny one-liners. I enjoyed that there were some references to current events. Additionally, the I found the country bed-and-breakfast plot/scenes to be really interesting and unique. I don't think I've read any novels about people who rent out AirBnBs.
However, I struggled through this book and had to absolutely force myself through 75%. I didn't connect to any of the characters. Dialogue is important to me and I found it both forced and lacking. Additionally, there were numerous conflicts that arise and then are magically solved. For example, Margot is supposed to be a big bad villain but then is everyone's best friend quickly thereafter. Carol does something stupid, and one page is worried about Mary finding out--Mary finds out and essentially says "no one got hurt but you're lucky, don't do it again" and we never hear about this issue again. The scene with Mary near the end (can't say much more without a spoiler) would have been more appreciated if it didn't happen with approximately 10% left in the book-this was a very weird conflict to just throw in at the end.
I have trouble providing a star review for this book due to my feelings on it. I did not enjoy the book, but I did not think it was a "bad book." The writing wasn't "bad." It just wasn't for me. If you're looking for a book with a strong sense of place in Ireland, I'd recommend this. However, if dialogue and page turning is important to you, I'd avoid it.
Thank you to BookSirens and Poolbeg Press for a free advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 16, 2020
There's a reference to
Little House on the Prairie
in here, and that's a general takeaway I had after reading. Except that it's centered on an older protagonist at a bread-and-breakfast, and set in modern day Ireland.
It took until page 100 for me to come around since this is a meandering novel. Relaxed and casual, Joy captures a romanticized version of country life that avoids being too deep into its unpleasantries. Yes, misfortunes are mentioned and are given highlights. When the inevitable tragedy strikes, the main cast cries just enough to keep going for the next day. Hardly an obstacle that shatters their whimsy and clout, which helped solidify their charms to me.
A great majority of the novel feels like it's written in the form of town gossip, so there's much telling over showing. While it does wonders for simulating the country life, I found it was a mixed blessing when the fictional aspects come into play. When the teller is experiencing a terrifying event, it's generating a sense of detachment to me. That derailed much of the emotional pull as well.
Oh, and the geek in me was screaming as I read this in the book. Trekkies→Star Trek fans not Star Wars as is commonly referenced in the book. Ah, it hurts! No, this didn't affect my rating. It just caused me to squirm. I can accept it only because it's an appropriate way of establishing the characters. They're not devotees of either IP, so they really wouldn't know the difference.
Under a Skellig Sky is a slow burn for me. Wasn't quite what I expected from the blurb, yet it's a pleasant read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It took until page 100 for me to come around since this is a meandering novel. Relaxed and casual, Joy captures a romanticized version of country life that avoids being too deep into its unpleasantries. Yes, misfortunes are mentioned and are given highlights. When the inevitable tragedy strikes, the main cast cries just enough to keep going for the next day. Hardly an obstacle that shatters their whimsy and clout, which helped solidify their charms to me.
A great majority of the novel feels like it's written in the form of town gossip, so there's much telling over showing. While it does wonders for simulating the country life, I found it was a mixed blessing when the fictional aspects come into play. When the teller is experiencing a terrifying event, it's generating a sense of detachment to me. That derailed much of the emotional pull as well.
Oh, and the geek in me was screaming as I read this in the book. Trekkies→Star Trek fans not Star Wars as is commonly referenced in the book. Ah, it hurts! No, this didn't affect my rating. It just caused me to squirm. I can accept it only because it's an appropriate way of establishing the characters. They're not devotees of either IP, so they really wouldn't know the difference.
Under a Skellig Sky is a slow burn for me. Wasn't quite what I expected from the blurb, yet it's a pleasant read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 8, 2020
"Under A Skelling Sky" by Brenda Joy is an enjoyable book bringing into the spotlight Ireland's unique landscapes, worth seeing despite the weather, and a series of main and supporting characters worth meeting. Well, some of them not so much, but how could you appreciate the good without the evil?
Mary and her daughter, Carol, struggle to keep their business venture alive, their B&B, in the Airbnb and TripAdvisor era, in the good old-fashioned way (serving a full English Breakfast and the afternoon tea in vintage bone china cups) though guests are scarce and mostly only for a night. But they really enjoy the company, especially the odd ones, and do their best to make them feel welcome. One of them is Oliver, who joins Carol on a scouting trip to find inspiration for her paintings and discovers they have a lot in common. Their connection surprises especially Carol, who wouldn't settle for such a mild man, but with some encouragement from her friends or maybe maturing (she turns 40 by the end of the story) she is ready to turn the page on her wild life and even commit to a serious relationship.
There are sparse moments of tension and sadness throughout the book, but, in general, the story is told with a lot of humour and you leave this part of the world under the Skelling sky feeling good and happy for the good people inhabiting it.
I thank Booksirens for the opportunity to read this ARC and leave an honest review.
Mary and her daughter, Carol, struggle to keep their business venture alive, their B&B, in the Airbnb and TripAdvisor era, in the good old-fashioned way (serving a full English Breakfast and the afternoon tea in vintage bone china cups) though guests are scarce and mostly only for a night. But they really enjoy the company, especially the odd ones, and do their best to make them feel welcome. One of them is Oliver, who joins Carol on a scouting trip to find inspiration for her paintings and discovers they have a lot in common. Their connection surprises especially Carol, who wouldn't settle for such a mild man, but with some encouragement from her friends or maybe maturing (she turns 40 by the end of the story) she is ready to turn the page on her wild life and even commit to a serious relationship.
There are sparse moments of tension and sadness throughout the book, but, in general, the story is told with a lot of humour and you leave this part of the world under the Skelling sky feeling good and happy for the good people inhabiting it.
I thank Booksirens for the opportunity to read this ARC and leave an honest review.
July 15, 2020
I thought this book would be different somehow. It was an average read. I found some of the descriptions grating. For example, a furze yellow ambulance, and her heart beating like a calf bucking at the end of a rope. Having said that, the descriptions of the sea and the scenery were really good.
Carol is nearly 40. She’s a nomad who returns home to Kerry to nurse a broken heart. She helps out her mum to run a bed and breakfast by the sea. We meet a few characters, a couple of Cork women who have come to Kerry to watch the lambs, and a local farmer who seemed a bit of a caricature, etc.
The plot was on the thin side. Carol’s relationship with her mum, Mary, seemed a bit odd. The dialogue between the two came across as stilted and strained. The idea that they would hide large sums of cash received from B and B guests as payment around the house seemed unrealistic and 1950sish. Carol, despite another bloke having broken her heart a short time earlier, soon gets involved in a new relationship with Oliver, quickly getting engaged to him.
The story jumps about quite a bit. I found that I couldn’t really engage with any of the characters. The best friend struck me as a pallid and vanilla character. She’d give an opinion about Oliver and the speed of the new relationship development, but then back off quick smart when challenged.
Thank you to Booksirens and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Carol is nearly 40. She’s a nomad who returns home to Kerry to nurse a broken heart. She helps out her mum to run a bed and breakfast by the sea. We meet a few characters, a couple of Cork women who have come to Kerry to watch the lambs, and a local farmer who seemed a bit of a caricature, etc.
The plot was on the thin side. Carol’s relationship with her mum, Mary, seemed a bit odd. The dialogue between the two came across as stilted and strained. The idea that they would hide large sums of cash received from B and B guests as payment around the house seemed unrealistic and 1950sish. Carol, despite another bloke having broken her heart a short time earlier, soon gets involved in a new relationship with Oliver, quickly getting engaged to him.
The story jumps about quite a bit. I found that I couldn’t really engage with any of the characters. The best friend struck me as a pallid and vanilla character. She’d give an opinion about Oliver and the speed of the new relationship development, but then back off quick smart when challenged.
Thank you to Booksirens and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2020
Under a Skellig Sky is about Carol, an artist from the small town of Glenosheen, who has been traveling about and returns home to help her Mom Mary run the family Inn, adding on AirBnB customers. The Inn is on the Wild (Wet) Atlantic Way, and Carol also finds herself painting the flowers and the nearby Skellig Islands which have gained fame and notoriety as the setting of the recent Star Wars movies. Carol and Mary take pity on some stray travelers, and Carol has some adventures of her own, learning to heal and grow from past hurts.
I really enjoyed this book. Although there were parts of it that were a bit predictable, the prose was lovely and having been to that part of Ireland myself, it was nice to revisit it as an armchair traveler. You could truly visualize the seacoast and sky and the little puffins as the author described them. The adventures were great, and the parts that were thrilling and scary were very well written. The other thing I liked about this book is that the characters in it showed growth. They changed over the course of the story and were not the same as when they started. That is one of the best things to find in a story for me. So I would recommend this book.
Thanks to Book Sirens for a free ARC of this book -my opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book. Although there were parts of it that were a bit predictable, the prose was lovely and having been to that part of Ireland myself, it was nice to revisit it as an armchair traveler. You could truly visualize the seacoast and sky and the little puffins as the author described them. The adventures were great, and the parts that were thrilling and scary were very well written. The other thing I liked about this book is that the characters in it showed growth. They changed over the course of the story and were not the same as when they started. That is one of the best things to find in a story for me. So I would recommend this book.
Thanks to Book Sirens for a free ARC of this book -my opinions are my own.
June 28, 2020
Carol is nearly 40. After her break up with her Italian fiance she finds herself back in the Kerry village she grew up in working with her mother, Mary, in her B&B at the west coast of Ireland.
In theory I should have loved the book; set in the west of Ireland,the running of a B&B, etc. Unfortunately, it's written a little jumpy between storytelling and dialogue, so much so that I found it a litle difficult to focus on the actual story. I'm so sorry to say that it took me a few chapters to get into it. However, I enjoyed the flashbacks of the characters
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
In theory I should have loved the book; set in the west of Ireland,the running of a B&B, etc. Unfortunately, it's written a little jumpy between storytelling and dialogue, so much so that I found it a litle difficult to focus on the actual story. I'm so sorry to say that it took me a few chapters to get into it. However, I enjoyed the flashbacks of the characters
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 23, 2020
I did enjoy this book once I got going in it. It was a little slow for me at times. Also just a heads up for American readers it is written in the type of English language they would use in Ireland. What I mean is the way the words are used and pronounced. Such as one being wan and things like that. That is not a negative for me. I enjoy it when the author stays true to the area of the world the story is taking place in and uses the language as they would use it. Overall an enjoyable read with some emotional moments. I would definitely read more from this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 19, 2020
"Under a Skellig Sky" takes place in rainy, old Ireland. Carol, the main character, returns home after years of traveling abroad. Carol is feeling the need to head home and recover from the end of a romance. Carol quickly comes up with an idea to run an AirBnB with her mother. Carol's life at home is filled with lots of changes and filled with lots of characters from her home town. The story is filled with humor, family, friendship, a budding romance, and lots of drama.
I really wanted to love this story, but I just cou
I really wanted to love this story, but I just cou
October 18, 2020
3.5⭐
I was fortunate to receive a copy of this ARC from Book Sirens.
This was a very up and down book for me. Parts I really enjoyed and other parts I really struggled with. There seemed to be quite big jumps in time and it wasn't always very clear. It took me a while to get used to all the Irish words used and it was quite time consuming looking them up if I couldn't understand the sentence without it.
I felt the story greatly improved once Sharon and Lisa arrived and I did enjoy Timmy's character!
My favourite quote:
"Her mother was barking up the wrong tree with the cats."
I was fortunate to receive a copy of this ARC from Book Sirens.
This was a very up and down book for me. Parts I really enjoyed and other parts I really struggled with. There seemed to be quite big jumps in time and it wasn't always very clear. It took me a while to get used to all the Irish words used and it was quite time consuming looking them up if I couldn't understand the sentence without it.
I felt the story greatly improved once Sharon and Lisa arrived and I did enjoy Timmy's character!
My favourite quote:
"Her mother was barking up the wrong tree with the cats."
October 10, 2020
"Under a skellig sky" is a nice story about green Ireland, its landscapes and its people.
The book is written as the people speak in Ireland.
However "Under a skellig sky" is a very easy reading book. It also is a enjoyable story
so, I want to read more from this author.
I give "Under a skellig sky" a 4 star rating (on 5). More @ https://mycrazylifefullwithbooks.blog...
The book is written as the people speak in Ireland.
However "Under a skellig sky" is a very easy reading book. It also is a enjoyable story
so, I want to read more from this author.
I give "Under a skellig sky" a 4 star rating (on 5). More @ https://mycrazylifefullwithbooks.blog...
February 7, 2021
Hope there's s Sequel!
I love books about Ireland and this novel opened a new area to me. Had never heard of the Skelligs but now I'd love to visit that area. The characters in this book have a lot of their own expressions that were New to me, and at times I wondered where everything was heading, but now that I'm finished, I want to look and see if there's a sequel! I miss everyone already!
I love books about Ireland and this novel opened a new area to me. Had never heard of the Skelligs but now I'd love to visit that area. The characters in this book have a lot of their own expressions that were New to me, and at times I wondered where everything was heading, but now that I'm finished, I want to look and see if there's a sequel! I miss everyone already!
June 6, 2020
A hilarious journey to the wilds of the Kingdom of Kerry
From the moment you meet Mary and Carol they jump from the pages of this novel and you keep reading at speed to discover how this hilarious story turns out. There are highs and lows and it is all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Skelligs.
From the moment you meet Mary and Carol they jump from the pages of this novel and you keep reading at speed to discover how this hilarious story turns out. There are highs and lows and it is all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Skelligs.
September 15, 2024
Very romantic!
I have been to Skellig, which is what drew me to the book in the first place. I was able to connect personally to the descriptions of the area and remember my own experiences again! I enjoyed the way the islands were woven into the story. And the story was very sweet! Well worth the read! I highly recommend it!
I have been to Skellig, which is what drew me to the book in the first place. I was able to connect personally to the descriptions of the area and remember my own experiences again! I enjoyed the way the islands were woven into the story. And the story was very sweet! Well worth the read! I highly recommend it!
July 31, 2022
Particularly meaningful story as we were in Ireland when I was reading this book. I do think the editing left something to be desired. There were pronouns and names in paragraphs that were totally incorrect.
January 29, 2021
Brilliant!
As warm and welcoming as a cup of tea on a cold day. Full of Irish with and wisdom - more please!
Gail.
As warm and welcoming as a cup of tea on a cold day. Full of Irish with and wisdom - more please!
Gail.
August 26, 2022
Took a while to get into it, but wasn't too bad. Don't think it will be something I would read again though
September 11, 2023
“When I die, I’m coming back as a puffin. I’ve never seen anything so popular with the women.”
August 25, 2020
Enjoyed this book and found it a light and amusing read. It tells the story of Mary, her daughter Carol and their Bed and Breakfast/Air B & B business in Kerry. We hear about the guests and the lives of the locals and as the book progresses the lives of guests and characters interlap. It was predictable in parts and in places there was some extra detail which was not needed and detracted from the events of the story. I would recommend this if you are looking for a quick and easy read and if there was a follow up I would read it. Thanks to BookSirens for an advance copy.
November 29, 2020
"Under a Skellig Sky" by Breda Joy is a book set in rainy and green Ireland. The main protagonist is Carol, who returns to the island from sunny Italy after a heartbreaking breakup. The change of scenery is definitely stressful, but she decides to experiment by turning her family home into AirBnB. The story intertwines the fates of her stubborn mother, the good gardener, her best friend, her grumpy cousin, a wandering mother and daughter, and a mysterious New Zealand cyclist. Against the backdrop of the mass hysteria surrounding Star Wars and the thriving tourism after it, they will all try to put their daily lives in order and stay united. Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with a copy of the book.
I really like books in which the protagonist moves from one place to another and I am interested to read about the challenges he/she faces. Unfortunately, my expectations for the book were much higher and did not fully come the premise. It was very difficult for me to understand the book. Too many people and stories collided with each other, and thanks to my perseverance, I finished reading the book. Somewhere after 200 pages I was beginning to feel interested and decided to see how things would end. The finale was very hasty for me and it was as if I had the feeling that the story was not completely finished.
I couldn't fully sympathize with any of the characters except perhaps Lisa, the little girl. An innocent child who longs for a happy family. My heart was breaking for her, but I also liked the wonderful attitude she received from everyone. I didn't really like Carol's character. Her thoughts seemed very chaotic, and her relationship with Oliver very forced. I could not feel the perks of the new love. Somewhere in the pages it was mentioned that the two write to each other and are in a relationship. For me, their love story was not fully sustained and more could be desired in this direction.
Mary wasn't a bad character, and I had fun with the cat story. Margo, on the other hand, was supposed to be the bad character and changed her mind in no time. Revealing the truth about the inspector also seemed very hasty. I expected to be some time until we found out what this was all about. Overall, this was my main problem with the book. Things were happening too fast. Maybe if there were fewer characters and more emphasis on the development of the action, I would have liked it more. However, I would read another book by the author, because she has interesting ideas.
I really like books in which the protagonist moves from one place to another and I am interested to read about the challenges he/she faces. Unfortunately, my expectations for the book were much higher and did not fully come the premise. It was very difficult for me to understand the book. Too many people and stories collided with each other, and thanks to my perseverance, I finished reading the book. Somewhere after 200 pages I was beginning to feel interested and decided to see how things would end. The finale was very hasty for me and it was as if I had the feeling that the story was not completely finished.
I couldn't fully sympathize with any of the characters except perhaps Lisa, the little girl. An innocent child who longs for a happy family. My heart was breaking for her, but I also liked the wonderful attitude she received from everyone. I didn't really like Carol's character. Her thoughts seemed very chaotic, and her relationship with Oliver very forced. I could not feel the perks of the new love. Somewhere in the pages it was mentioned that the two write to each other and are in a relationship. For me, their love story was not fully sustained and more could be desired in this direction.
Mary wasn't a bad character, and I had fun with the cat story. Margo, on the other hand, was supposed to be the bad character and changed her mind in no time. Revealing the truth about the inspector also seemed very hasty. I expected to be some time until we found out what this was all about. Overall, this was my main problem with the book. Things were happening too fast. Maybe if there were fewer characters and more emphasis on the development of the action, I would have liked it more. However, I would read another book by the author, because she has interesting ideas.
March 11, 2022
I was disappointed with Under A Skellig Sky by Breda Joy. It had all the potential to be a great read if the characters or their story had been given a bit more time. The style was quite jumpy, flitting forward so quickly that a few times I had to check if I'd accidentally skipped pages. It felt like a book that's not quite the final draft (and also needs proofreading to correct some errors in grammar and continuity). The description of the trip to the Skellig islands was very well done so I know that it could have been so much better.
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"Nomadic Carol O’Connell’s return to Glenosheen, overlooking the Skellig islands, is turning into one more in a series of half-baked decisions that pass for her life.
She searches for peace to recover from a broken relationship but her sleepy valley homeplace has woken up to Star Wars fever and mass tourism.
An experiment with Airbnb in her mother’s old farm guesthouse on the ‘Wet Atlantic Way’, a calamitous reunion with an ex and the rescue of a troubled friend sets her tumbling through the year.
As she follows her dream to become a successful artist before she hits forty, one of the bright lights under the ever-changing Skellig sky is a mystery New Zealand guest called Oliver. But tensions rise with the arrival of an eccentric, bingo-loving B&B inspector.
Friendship and the promise of a new love sustain Carol when she unwittingly introduces danger to the valley."
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"Nomadic Carol O’Connell’s return to Glenosheen, overlooking the Skellig islands, is turning into one more in a series of half-baked decisions that pass for her life.
She searches for peace to recover from a broken relationship but her sleepy valley homeplace has woken up to Star Wars fever and mass tourism.
An experiment with Airbnb in her mother’s old farm guesthouse on the ‘Wet Atlantic Way’, a calamitous reunion with an ex and the rescue of a troubled friend sets her tumbling through the year.
As she follows her dream to become a successful artist before she hits forty, one of the bright lights under the ever-changing Skellig sky is a mystery New Zealand guest called Oliver. But tensions rise with the arrival of an eccentric, bingo-loving B&B inspector.
Friendship and the promise of a new love sustain Carol when she unwittingly introduces danger to the valley."
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