An Irish Doctor in Peace and at War

In "Irish Doctor in Peace and At War," Patrick Taylor continues the beloved Irish Country series, following Doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly from his youthful plans to marry midwife Dierdre Mawhinney to his harrowing experiences as a Surgeon Lieutenant aboard the HMS Warspite during World War II. As O'Reilly faces the rigors of war tending to a battleship's crew and casualties, the narrative also revisits his later years in the tranquil village of Ballybucklebo, where he navigates local challenges while confronting a secret from his past. Through a compelling dual-timeline structure, the novel explores themes of duty, community, and personal upheaval.