An Irish Country Doctor
An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor is a reissue published by St. Martin’s Press on August 2, 2011. This 448-page novel follows Barry Laverty, a young doctor who embarks on his career in the small Northern Ireland village of Ballybucklebo. As he navigates his new role as an assistant to the unconventional Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, Barry encounters the village’s vibrant residents and learns about the intricacies of rural life.
Readers will find a narrative rich in the themes of medical practice, family life, and the charm of small-town living. Through Barry’s experiences, the story explores the challenges and rewards of being a doctor in a close-knit community, highlighting the unique characters that populate Ballybucklebo. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in the warmth and humor of Irish culture, offering a glimpse into the life lessons Barry learns beyond the confines of medical school.
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An Irish Country Doctor from bestselling author Patick Taylor is a charming and engrossing tale that will captivate readers from the very first page—and leave them yearning to visit the Irish countryside of days gone by.
Barry Laverty, M.B., can barely find the Northern Ireland village of Ballybucklebo on a map when he first sets out to seek gainful employment there. But Barry jumps at the chance to secure a position as an assistant in a small rural practice.
At least until he meets Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly.
The older physician has his own way of doing things. At first, Barry can’t decide if the pugnacious O’Reilly is the biggest charlatan he has ever met or the best teacher he could ever hope for. Through O’Reilly, Barry soon gets to know all of the village’s colourful and endearing residents and a host of other eccentric characters who make every day an education for the inexperienced young doctor.
Ballybucklebo is a long way from Belfast, and Barry is quick to discover that he still has a lot to learn about country life. But with pluck and compassion, and only the slightest touch of blarney, he will find out more about life—and love—than he ever imagined back in medical school.
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