Amidst the grandeur of the emerald countryside, a magnificent story unfolds. . . .They are the Carradynes, who for more than 200 years have bred and trained horses of the finest caliber on Cornanagh—a land so beautiful it inspires the soul.But all is not idyllic at hearth and home. At the center of the conflict is Catriona, the youngest child, a girl who dreams of riding her family’s big jumpers … her family’s big jumpers and show horses. Her father, Michael, is keenly aware of her immense talent, and he urges her on—only to lock wills with his insufferably pious and overbearing wife, Isabel, a woman who cannot bear horses, who cannot bear his touch. Her goal is to put stiff dresses, tight shoes, and perfect manners on Catriona.
It is a stalemate of pride and passion—until the day Lady Selina Healy enters their lives. Poised, beautiful, and warm, she too knows imprisonment in a loveless marriage, she too admires good horses, she too finds enchantment in Cornanagh. She falls in love . . . with Catriona, who becomes the child she never had; with the splendid lush land; and with Michael, the consummate horseman and gentleman.
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I like just about anything Anne Macaffrety
I enjoyed all of it and was sad that it ended. The Lady was such a caring and compassionate character that I immediately loved her. I have read every book from Anne McCaffrey and was grateful that her children have carried on the tradition.
Please write a sequel. this book was wonderful.
Anne McCaffrey long known as a sci-fi writer has hit this romantic family saga set in 1960’s Ireland out of the box with a liberal helping of pre-divorce woman’s life in a Catholic society.
Did nothing to enhance the author’s reputation as a brilliant writer of science fiction and fantasy.
Anne McCaffrey is always a good story