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katherineep's review against another edition
3.0
l books later. However, there really weren't any problems getting caught up in what Maura's been up to in the time between the books. She owns the pub she worked in and has become much more involved in life in the little Irish town. However, she still has a bit of an edge to her and is resistant to really letting people into her life or asking for help from those around her. She's also not looking to change the pub and is highly resistant to working with Crann Mor, a fancy hotel that doesn't seem to have much in common with her pub.
The mystery kept me hooked. While the victim, John Byrne, wasn't the most liked person it doesn't seem like anyone hated him either. There is lots of gossip collecting and brain storming and I really enjoyed seeing the motive and killer become clear.
I can never resist a book with an Irish setting and I really loved the descriptions of the world that Maura inhabits. It makes me want to go visit Cork ASAP!
Review originally posted at I Wish I Lived in a Library http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com
The mystery kept me hooked. While the victim, John Byrne, wasn't the most liked person it doesn't seem like anyone hated him either. There is lots of gossip collecting and brain storming and I really enjoyed seeing the motive and killer become clear.
I can never resist a book with an Irish setting and I really loved the descriptions of the world that Maura inhabits. It makes me want to go visit Cork ASAP!
Review originally posted at I Wish I Lived in a Library http://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.com
dollycas's review against another edition
5.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
What a story! Maura Donovan’s mother left her with her grandmother when she was just 2 years old. Now after all these years she shows up in Ireland working on the acquisition of a local hotel. When the head of the company ends up dead Maura’s mother has to tell her who she is before she reveals it to the police. The death has yet to be labeled as a murder but after Maura’s previous relationship with the local garda, she is looped right into the investigation. She also has her hands full helping her best friend get ready for the birth of her baby, and Mick reveals something about his past that Maura never expected. Family secrets play a major part in this book and as they are revealed things could get dangerous.
Many A Twist is the perfect title for this story. There were twists on top of twists and a few turns thrown in as well. The main plot and the subplots twist up to create a very entertaining story. One that is very hard to put down.
The character development over the span of this series is excellent. Just a year ago Maura arrived in Leap unsure of herself and unsure if she was going to stay in Ireland. Since that time she has made many friends, has expanded her business, and helped out with several police investigations. She has made herself at home in her little cottage too and learns more about the area every day.
The supporting cast has also grown and changed since the beginning. Their relationships with Maura are stronger but they are also dealing with their own issues. A marriage pending, a young woman looking toward her future, a couple learning all about raising their son, and a man coming to terms with his past. Several more characters round out the cast too.
I have never been to Ireland but the way this author describes the setting of the stories in this series, I can picture it very clearly. The pub, Maura’s cottage, the countryside, a bog or two, and added in this story the Crann Mor hotel and its garden paths.
I have enjoyed this series from the start. I am excited when a new story comes out and sad when it ends much too soon. These literary trips to Ireland remind me of my own little bit of Irish heritage and I can’t wait for my next visit.
You can’t go wrong with a story penned by Sheila Connolly. She is an awesome storyteller
What a story! Maura Donovan’s mother left her with her grandmother when she was just 2 years old. Now after all these years she shows up in Ireland working on the acquisition of a local hotel. When the head of the company ends up dead Maura’s mother has to tell her who she is before she reveals it to the police. The death has yet to be labeled as a murder but after Maura’s previous relationship with the local garda, she is looped right into the investigation. She also has her hands full helping her best friend get ready for the birth of her baby, and Mick reveals something about his past that Maura never expected. Family secrets play a major part in this book and as they are revealed things could get dangerous.
Many A Twist is the perfect title for this story. There were twists on top of twists and a few turns thrown in as well. The main plot and the subplots twist up to create a very entertaining story. One that is very hard to put down.
The character development over the span of this series is excellent. Just a year ago Maura arrived in Leap unsure of herself and unsure if she was going to stay in Ireland. Since that time she has made many friends, has expanded her business, and helped out with several police investigations. She has made herself at home in her little cottage too and learns more about the area every day.
The supporting cast has also grown and changed since the beginning. Their relationships with Maura are stronger but they are also dealing with their own issues. A marriage pending, a young woman looking toward her future, a couple learning all about raising their son, and a man coming to terms with his past. Several more characters round out the cast too.
I have never been to Ireland but the way this author describes the setting of the stories in this series, I can picture it very clearly. The pub, Maura’s cottage, the countryside, a bog or two, and added in this story the Crann Mor hotel and its garden paths.
I have enjoyed this series from the start. I am excited when a new story comes out and sad when it ends much too soon. These literary trips to Ireland remind me of my own little bit of Irish heritage and I can’t wait for my next visit.
You can’t go wrong with a story penned by Sheila Connolly. She is an awesome storyteller
robertalucy's review against another edition
4.0
This series set in a bar in Country Cork has an endearing cast of characters, a wonderful Irish setting, and a strong sense of small town community. Many a Twist has the added attraction of interesting family complications and welcome character growth.
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