‘Reading a Jean Grainger novel is like sitting in the kitchen of your best friend. She gets right to the heart of Ireland.’ Kate Kerrigan, NYT Bestselling author of the Ellis Island Trilogy.Carmel Sheehan was raised in an orphanage in Dublin, and always believed what she was told, that her unmarried mother abandoned her as a newborn. Forty years later, living in rural Ireland, in an unfulfilling … newborn.
Forty years later, living in rural Ireland, in an unfulfilling marriage, and she has no reason to suspect that version of her past was untrue, until she gets a Facebook message one day from a stranger claiming it was all lies.
In this gripping boxed set, Carmel begins a journey of discovery that takes her back to a time long before she was born when love and loyalty, betrayals and secrets decided her fate. The reality of her true story is both shocking and heartwarming, and Carmel learns that in order to go forward, she must first make peace with her past.
What reviewers are saying:
‘Move over Maeve Binchy, I laughed and cried and walked every step of Carmel’s incredible journey with her.’
‘You know those books you read sparingly because you want them to last? This is one of those.’
‘All the magic and mystery of Ireland wrapped up in an intriguing story that is ultimatly uplifting and satifying.’
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Letters of Freedom #1 – Heartwarming. A well written, sad but uplifting story about two women and their losses. The short story is mesmerizing and can’t be put down and ends too soon. Although the two don’t meet, they end up sharing the same family. The abandoned child finds she had someone all along and now she’s part of a real family and treasured. I contacted the author to review her books after reading Shadow.
The Future’s Not Ours To See #2 – Starts where Letters of Freedom ends. A well written emotional ride of a story. The plot is fast paced and filled with a gamut of emotions. All the characters have personalities and are realistic, as is their dialog. This author does a wonderful job with descriptions of all sorts; and she carries you from emotion to another as the story unfolds. The agony and growth of the main female character is heart wrenching and uplifting at the same time. The metamorphosis she experiences is awe inspiring; yes, you can say she becomes a beautiful butterfly with all the love and the support. I wish I could say more, but this is a review, not a book report.
Everything I’ve read by this author is well worth the time invested. You walk away with something substantial that actually has meaning. There are so many fun, likable characters that when an evil one appears, it is dramatic. Start with Letters of Freedom and finish the journey with The Future’s Not Ours To See.
What Will Be Will Be #3 – Another wonderful, heartwarming period in Carmel’s story. Carmel has grown so much in the past year and that growth brings great happiness and bigger changes to her life. Ms. Grainger’s talent to tell a story, with vivid descriptions; interesting, caring characters; and realistic dialog and adventures makes this book difficult to put down. Nothing different from the other books of the series. The ending is a perfect way to finalize the series, but it also leaves the future open for another book down the road.
Jean Grainger writes the most amazing and believable stories. In Letters of Freedom, Jean Grainger has achieved amazing depth of characters for a 32 page novella. I felt like I was on her journey with Carmel. This is a wonderful tale.
In The Future’s Not Ours To See I was delighted to learn where Carmel’s journey took her. These characters draw you into their world. Once started I cannot put Jean Grainger’s books down. Her stories are so wonderful even though parts make me cry! Carmel had been alone so long. It is great to see her run after (and find) love.
What Will Be is the third and last book in this series. It continues Carmel’s journey.
Jean Grainger is a gifted story teller who draws me into each story. I am never ready to reach the end, Ms. Grainger’s characters are so very real and personable. Each story is an well crafted, enjoyable adventure. I highly recommend everything Jean Grainger has written.