The Lady of Galway Manor

Reviewed by:

Beth Swanson, voracious reader

REVIEW INTRODUCTION

Title:

The Lady of Galway Manor

Author:

Jennifer Diebel

Publisher:

Revell

Date:

2022

Format:

Paperback

Length:

327 pages

Overview:

Set in 1920’s Ireland, this is an intriguing historical novel that spells out the history of the famous Claddagh ring. Young love and disappointments in love are all part of the story.

Raised in an affluent household when women were pampered, Annabeth De Lacy convinces her father, the landlord of Galway Parish, to allow her to apprentice  in a jewelry shop. Stephen Jennings is a man who has lost his love and would like to do anything but work in a jewelry story touting the tender tales of the Claddagh ring. When Annabeth begins her apprenticeship, although they come from different cultures, social structures, faith and belief they develop a friendship that neither expected. They are learning to adjust to life from a new prospective.

Rating:

4.5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Adults and young adults

Christian impact:

Life is not always a one way street, perhaps there are two sides to every story and God works in amazing ways.