The Girl from Ballymor

What would you sacrifice for your children?

Ballymor, Ireland, 1847

As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family.

Present day

Arriving in Ballymor, Maria is researching her ancestor, Victorian artist Michael McCarthy – and his beloved mother, the mysterious Kitty who disappeared without a trace.

Running from her future, it’s not only answers about the past that Maria hopes to find in Ireland. As her search brings her closer to the truth about Kitty’s fate, Maria must make the biggest decision of her life.

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Reviews

Readers love The Girl From Ballymor!

'The two timelines were woven seamlessly and I found myself riveted with them both… I was hooked from page one' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book… It is written with such feeling and emotion' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved reading this book and didn't want it to end. The two timelines are woven together in a seamless way and you are hooked immediately' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I found myself gripped by this novel. Evocative writing bringing time and place fully to life. The character of Kitty remained with me long after I reached the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Loved it so much, it will be read again and again' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Kathleen McGurl lives near the sea in Bournemouth, with her husband, sons and cats. She began her writing career creating short stories, then she got side-tracked onto family history research. She has always been fascinated by the past, the ways in which the past can influence the present, and enjoys exploring these links in her novels. You can find out more at her website, http://kathleenmcgurl.com/, or follow her on Twitter @KathMcGurl