The Maid of Ballymacool is a re-imagining of the Cinderella tale featuring an evil headmaster, a swoon-worthy hero, and a castle-like school.
The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel
Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction (1930s), Historical Romance, Adult Fairy Tale, Ireland
Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m featuring an adult fairy tale, The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel
I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.
My Summary:
As an infant, Brianna was abandoned at the Ballymacool House and Boarding School. A young woman now, she is resigned to her difficult life of servitude and toil. Her happy place is exploring the grounds and storing secret treasures beneath the floorboard in her small room. One day, Michael’s family sends him to Ballymacool to deal with his unruly cousin. He is immediately attracted to Brianna and devises ways to spend appropriate time with her. Something about her feels so familiar. When Briana finds a piece of silver in the woods, Michael helps her discover its origins. What they discover will change their lives forever.
Vibes of Cinderella + atmospheric and beautiful Ireland + a mystery + a fairy-tale hero + slow-burn romance = lots to love here!
Continue here for my full review of The Maid of Ballymacool…
QOTD:
Does a reimagined fairy tale for adults pique your interest?
Last year when you posted this review, I thought it would be perfect to read during March for Reading Ireland. Well, I put it on my save for later shelf at the library and there it sits. Thanks for this reminder, Carol. I’m going to start a list for Reading Ireland today and this is now on the top of the list.
Enjoy! 🙌
Also, I read a series by Daisy O’Shea last year..The Irish Key is the first one I think.
I’ll check it out.
Wonderful post 🎸🎸
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