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Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1)
Jewels of the Sun - Irish Trilogy, Bk 1
Author: Nora Roberts
Determined to re-evaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage, where she immerses herself in the study of Irish folklore-and discovers hope for the future in the magic of the past... — Finally back home in Ireland after years of traveling, Aidan Gallagher possess an uncommon understanding of country's hau...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780515126778
ISBN-10: 0515126772
Publication Date: 11/1999
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 992 ratings
Publisher: Jove Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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robinmy avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 2104 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Jude Murray is not happy with her life. So she leaves Chicago and moves to Ireland for a fresh start, intending to study Irish folklore. Soon she meets the Gallaghers and is quite taken with Aidan Gallagher, pub owner and storyteller.

I was really bored with the first 100 pages. This did not seem like a Nora Roberts book. The writing was too lyrical. Finally the story picked up and the characters became more interesting. I was satisfied with the ending of this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series. My rating: 3.5 Stars.
BJ avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 61 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the first book in the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy. Roberts weaves Irish folklore into her stories in sucha a way that makes you almost believe it. Aidan and Jude Frances find their place in the 100-year-old spell that has been cast on a faerie prince and his true love.

A great summer read!
beckasdream avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I thouroughly enjoyed this book! It sparks your imagination and makes you want to visit Ireland! This is the second trilogy I have read by Roberts and I enjoy how each book focuses on a seperate main character. And she builds up the characters so well that you feel like you know them and really care what happens to them.
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silverwife avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
I've read a lot of Nora Roberts but this trilogy is the only set of hers that has a permanent slot on my bookshelves. Though I'm not fond of supernatural elements the taste of Ireland she has managed to evoke in these books is too delicious for me to part with a one of them. In this one the eldest of three Irish siblings meets an American psychologist who is spending some time in the area indulging in what she considers a silly desire to write. He agrees to help her with a compilation of folk tales. A romance develops, of course, but the lifestyles of the two characters have nearly nothing in common and neither of them can imagine conforming to the other's ways. The course of love is, naturally, fraught with rocks but I can overlook a lot of formulaic story and supernatural nonsense for the smooth sweet taste of Ireland.
reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 11 more book reviews
Nice story, I loved the imagery, and descriptions, made me feel as though I was seeing it for myself. I also enjoyed the mythical aspect.
steelplace632 avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 60 more book reviews
I am not a huge fan of Nora Roberts but I picked this book up because it takes place in Ireland. She describes Ireland beautifully, so much so, I want to pick up and move there as well. There are parts where I believe she reaches just to add pages to the novel. But all in all, a good book. The characters are solid, witty, and fun. Its a great summer book to loose yourself in!
cbelle78 avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on
A Charming setting with deep characters that leaves you satisfied but wanting more. A great first in any series, but exactly what I was hoping for in this trilogy. Nora Roberts doesn't disappoint!
faithie avatar reviewed Jewels of the Sun (Irish Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
I love Nora Roberts and her trilogies, especially the ones with a mystical twist. I couldn't wait to get to the 2nd book.
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this is a hardcover and missing jacket.


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