Lily's Dream: A Lissadell Story

Lissadell

by Judi Curtin, Rachel Corcoran (illustrator)

The further adventures of Lily: life as a maid in Lissadell House is always interesting, but with her friendship with Maeve under strain, a war in Europe starting and uncertainly about her future, she needs all her wits about her! This latest installment in the popular series also sees Lily finally on her way to realising her dream of becoming a teacher.

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Nina Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent as it is very interesting as it is set in Lissadel House in Sligo in 1914. I love the way they also add in a little bit about WW1😁

[trijnewijn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ik leende het eerste deel om de kinderen bezig te houden in 2020, waarbij ik aangenaam verrast was door hoeveel Ierse geschiedenis er terloops aan bod kwam. Intussen is Lily zowat een vaste waarde, ik ben nu al benieuwd naar wat er verder gebeurt met dit dienstmeisje tijdens WOI.

[Mary Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am delighted to return Lilys’ life at Lissadell. It’s beginning to feel like coming home. It is now 1914, and the story takes on the atmosphere of the changing times. The lovely, concise descriptive writing allows the reader to become immersed in the story. We know Lily well by now; clever, considerate, hardworking and creative; and we feel as if we are right there with Lily and her friends, pondering and experiencing these big events from afar; wondering what will become of the girls all and seeing the growth and changes they are going through as people. The strong sense of empathy and humour hasn’t left the story, and there’s always an episode of joy and excitement right round the bend; Lilys’ sewing school, the Home Industries Show at Lissadell and Lilys’ work teaching in the nursery for a time. There are some really lovely and surprising vignettes of social concern when Belgian refugees arrive in Sligo, escaping the War. (We seem to have forgotten about that…makes you want to know more, doesn’t it?) The heart and soul of the book is still friendship and it anchors every single page. Learning to trust, showing kindness, offering what talents and gifts you have to others. And never giving up on your dreams; you never know when they might come true. Beautiful historical fiction with a clear vision; gentle, heartfelt, warm and so very satisfying. I love it!

[Lauren Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books are my favourite ever! It's so interesting and I can't wait to find out more history about Lissadell House!