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Summary: "Whiskey Island" - A marvelous story
Review: A marvelous story about three strong, resourceful, but very different, Irish American sisters. "Whiskey Island", an Irish Pub located in Cleveland, is the heart of the story which stretches from the original Irish immigrants until today. There are several wonderful romances, a suspenseful murder and a keen look at family relationships. I found myself so caught up in this book that I tried to read it and cook dinner!
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Summary: easy read
Review: although at first glance, the book seems daunting because of it's length, it was a quick easy read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Summary: easy read
Review: although at first glance, the book seems daunting because of it's length, it was a quick easy read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Summary: This novel will draw you in
Review: And keep you reading page after page till you find out what the great secret that the Donaghue family has been hoarding for generations. This is not only a story about three motherless sisters, Megan, Peggy and Casey, who were abandoned by their dad at an early age but it is also a story about Lena, Terry, Rowan and Father Patrick back in the late 1800s. And Richards manages to tie both stories in brillantly ~~ till the last page is done. It is a fast-paced read ~~ a wonderful story about love and relationships and secrets and truths. Megan is the owner of Whiskey Island Saloon set in Cleveland near Lake Erie where her Irish ancestors have once worked. When her sisters come home for various reasons, Megan begins a journey of self-realization ~~ especially when there is a man involved. There is Casey who has a secret regarding the little girl she brought home from Chicago. There is Peggy, who was supposed to be in her last semester of college but decided to stay home instead. And this is their stories. Once again Richards prove that she is an excellent story-teller. This is one fast read ~~ one that will keep me hopping till I read the sequel. She has a talent of making her characters seem as real as you and I. And the relationships between the sisters are like mine. It's a fun and captivating read ~~ especially since it has a dollop of history thrown in it. I am a native Ohioan and now my curiousity has been piqued about Cleveland's history. Only a good author can do that. 9-9-03
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Summary: Great Characters, Great Drama!
Review: Emilie Richards is one of the best storytellers writing today. Like her other books, Whiskey Island, has heart. Her characters are wonderful and their lives will tug at readers' heartstrings. There's drama here as well as touches of humor. This is a page turner that you won't want to put down! Whiskey Island should be on every readers buy list.
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Summary: Whiskey Island
Review: Good Read!!! I really enjoyed this book, couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the traveling between time.
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Summary: One of the best books I've read in a long time
Review: I absolutely loved this book! I finished it in two days, wishing I had more to read. Richards crafted a beautiful story, skillfully weaving together two time periods to give the reader all sides of the generations-long story. The characters were full of personality, and Richards made them all come to life. Each character's emotions were so well portrayed that I felt I was right alongside them in their triupmhs and setbacks. A GREAT BOOK! READ IT!
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Summary: a treasure
Review: I can't think of a book by Emilie Richards that I haven't loved, but this one is just an extraordinary treasure. Took my heart from the first page--I hated to put it down--and never wanted it to end. Ms. Richards' voice is so special. This is an unbeatable keeper; don't miss!
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Summary: What a wonderful book!
Review: I had a sneaking suspicion I would love this book--based on previous reads of IRON LACE and RISING TIDES--and Emilie Richards did NOT let me down! This book is the best of story telling--characters to get involved with and a story that weaves the present into the past smoothly. A page turner with lots of heart!
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Summary: Wonderful read
Review: I picked up this book because the back cover synopsis sounded good. Well, the book is great. It starts off with a bang, and really doesn't let up until the last page. I read it in a weekend because I was so wrapped up in the characters --- I couldn't wait to find out the whole story and what happened to all of the characters. If you're looking for the book to take to the beach or on vacation, this is the one.
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