The Irish House: A totally heartbreaking and powerful story about families, secrets and finding your way home

Reviews

Sarah K

They were full of such incredible love and support for her granddaughter. I was fully invested in the journey that Marianne, Rachel and Kate went on together. Kilteelagh House, is also drawn so vividly with it’s rundown appearance that is surrounded by the beauty of nature in the form of the expanse of open fields, the lake and the flowers that keep blooming despite everything. There are some brilliant characters in this book.

A wonderful five star read. The letters that kept randomly turning up from Collie to Marianne were the heart of this book. Marianne’s inheritance from Collie, her grandmother is a real challenge. I loved the setting of #TheIrishHouseAnn O’Loughlin creates a very clear image of a strong Irish community in a sleepy little town.

I’m always happy to stumble upon a ‘new to me’ author. They had all been through so much in their lives that I was desperate for everything to work out for them. The Irish House is a beautiful read.

Taking on her two young cousins and a run down house was never going to be easy. I could almost feel the fresh air fill my lungs. It’s well written, with characters and places that draw real emotion from the reader. I’ve not read anything by Ann O’Loughlin before, but on the basis of reading The Irish House, I have added all her previous books to my reading list.