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Taylor continues his immensely popular Irish Country series with another background story of a major character. Fans who have come to know and to love Dr. Barry Laverty, Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly's young partner, will appreciate this peek into his past to learn how the struggles and triumphs of his internship year in 1963 inform his personal sympathies and medical decisions in 1969 Ballybucklebo. Though unrest and conflict is growing in Northern Ireland in the spring of 1969 and the ""Troubles"" are nearing a boiling point, the gently eccentric residents of this tiny, tidy village continue to stand together, united by their love of and their loyalty to both their community and to each other. Chockful of charm, colorful characters, and earthy wisdom, this gentle read is the perfect antidote for whatever ails you; urge readers to pour a cup of tea and cozy up for a return visit to Taylor's delightful corner of the fictional universe.--Margaret Flanagan Copyright 2010 Booklist