
Daisy O’Shea
The Irish Key: An utterly heart-wrenching and gripping Irish novel filled with family secrets
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'Take the key, my pet. I can't ever go back. And it's the only thing I can give you. Ireland is in your blood.'
When Grace arrives in Roone Bay, the village where her grandmother Caitlin grew up, the wreck of Caitlin's cottage - whose key Grace was given on her wedding day as a secret refuge if she ever needed it - is not the fresh start she'd hoped for. But hiding from a painful past and with her daughter, Olivia, to look after, Grace must stay strong.
Plucking up the courage to ask for help from rugged carpenter Sean Murphy - Grace gets to work making the house habitable. Soon the view of the deep emerald sea has her captivated and Sean makes her laugh in a way she'd forgotten she could.
But when Grace uncovers a long-lost letter to Caitlin that reveals a heartbreaking truth, her new life is suddenly threatened by her own devastating secrets...
This utterly heartbreaking, completely life-affirming story of a family secret that echoes down the generations is perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary and Tricia O'Malley.
What readers are saying about The Irish Key:
'The magic of Ireland!... wonderful... Will keep you enthralled to the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Stunning... truly carried my heart away to Ireland... It was an emotional journey I won't forget and yes, I closed the book with a 'sigh of satisfaction!'... 5 Stars... I absolutely adored this novel.' Cindy L. Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This story has everything - mystery, intrigue, true love, family, the kindness of strangers and hope... An absolutely wonderful story that I look forward to recommending to my friends.'NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Finds its way into your heart... lovely... this really is a memorable story... stays with you long after the last page'Jaffareadstoo, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fall in love with Roone Bay... I felt as if I were right there, by the sea... will stay with you for a long time after you finish... I can't stop thinking about [it]... magical... sure to strike the reader's heart' SusanLovesBooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Beautiful... breath taking... wonderfully written story of family, friendship, and filled with hope... kept me flying through the pages... wonderful... I felt like I was standing on the shores of Roone Bay and enjoying the beautiful emerald sea... highly recommend' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A lovely novel of second chances, family secrets, and ultimately found family... will have you rooting for Grace and Oliviato find their happy place.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author: Daisy O’Shea
Publication Date: 2025-06-05
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 368
Publisher: Bookouture
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