Review: Irish charm
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
I really enjoyed reading Rosewood Whistle. This was such a wonderful story and was a refreshing change from Medieval romances I normally read. It was set in modern day Ireland and the characters were delightful. Both the hero and heroine were older than the customary ages that are usually part of these stories. Both had been through marriages that ended in widowhood, but the baggage that was dragged along had less to do with the passing of their respective mates and more to do with the dysfunction they had brought to their partners while they were alive. Both had to overcome long standing hurts and heartache.  I loved that the characters had substance that comes with experience of life. The supporting characters offered charm, wisdom and wit. One of my favorite descriptions was when the heroine's daughter waved at the hero and she was described as waving with a curly fingered wave. I loved that. How many times, have I waved like that?  I know that is a silly thing to pick up, but it was descriptions like that which caused me to relate more to each character. I also felt myself transported to the lush landscapes of the Isle of Erin.I really connected to these believable characters and found myself thinking about them for the duration of the book until I could finish it. I thoroughly enjoyed the musical aspect of the story and it was obvious to me that not only did the author do her research on the traditional music of the Irish people, but she also had an actual love for the  music itself. I am looking forward to reading the next book, which I have already downloaded, by Pat McDermott.  Loved the characters, including the lesser ones, and loved the story.