The Irish Girl

‘Phenomenal! I instantly fell in love… I didn’t want to stop reading… I became so immersed and forgot about everything else I needed to get done.’ leannebookstagram, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1939: When tragedy strikes in the East End of London, thirteen-year-old Ivy Connell and her little brother Fred find themselves orphaned. Holding Fred’s small hand, Ivy knows she must keep him safe. So she decides they will leave the bombed-out streets of the city in search of the pretty Irish village where her Daddy grew up. Somehow, she’s going to find her long-lost family in Ireland…

On the dangerous journey, Ivy and Fred meet other orphans – bold and adventurous Lenny Brown and clever, talkative Arthur. As they travel together, the friendship between the children deepens with each obstacle they overcome. And they hold onto the hope that one day they will find a place to call home.

But will Ivy be able to reach the safety of Ireland? And if she makes it there, will she be reunited with her long-lost family – or is there more heartbreak to come?

From bestselling author Sandy Taylor, comes a heart-wrenching, emotional story of the power of friendship and the importance of hope in the most difficult times. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.

What readers are saying about The Irish Girl:

‘Incredibly moving… Unforgettable… I was constantly battling tears… Plenty of surprises… My heart was uplifted… Gorgeous heart shaking novel… A must-read.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Wow it was incredible… Heartwarming… Just stunning… It warms the soul… Incredible… Inspiring and wonderful… Hits the soul… Packs a punch… You come away comforted and uplifted.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Beautiful… Completely stole my heart… Heartbreaking… Feels incredibly authentic… An absolute must-read!’aleksabooks95, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I absolutely loved… Found myself thinking about it when I wasn’t reading it… Emotional… Heartbreaking… Will pull at event the toughest of hearts… A joy to read… I was so captivated’ leona.omahony, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautifully written and deeply moving historical novel that completely drew me in… I loved … emotional… wonderful… heartbreak with warmth, resilience, and hope. It’s the kind of book that pulls you in and makes you care deeply about the characters… A touching, heartfelt read filled with courage, friendship, and family. Fans of historical fiction will not want to miss this one.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️