Well, I don't know what to think about the first review where she kept asking for an ending. Makes me wonder if we read the same book. This collection was nothing short of fabulous. Only a couple didn't have the traditional "closure" to it that this particular reviewer must have been wanting. There are some real gems in this book. Lovely, lovely stories. The Standouts: In the Garden of Mrs. Pink by Isla Dewar. Charming...
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I was given this collection as a gift after a great trip to Scotland. I was surprised when what I expected would be a so-so "chick-lit" read turned out to be a sampling of mostly accomplished stories that often went far beyond the limited chick-lit plotlines. I was totally baffled when I read the comments of the previous reviewer, and I completely disagree. The reviewer makes the stories sound like a collection of frustrating...
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Having read and enjoyed "Irish Girls About Town" I picked this book up without a thought the other day. I'm three-quarters of the way through it, and have enjoyed every story except one, which was written in a Scottish brogue (complete with dialect) which made it a rather difficult read. And not only are the stories good, but the proceeds go towards benefiting womens charities in Scotland. Good book for a good cause!
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