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Veterinarian Dimpna returns home after more than two decades after both her parents end up suspects I a murder. She finds her father struggling with dementia, her brother avoiding her, and the past she desperately wanted to leave behind not at all ready to let her go. Lots going on in this mystery set in Ireland@and I appreciated all of the secrets and twists and characters I hope see more of in the following books.

Race horses, potential sexual chemistry, dementia, veterinarians, murder, twins, dark secrets, lies, Irish names, tarot, a cranky fisherman, betrayal, and a super shitty 13th birthday, this book has it all. It feels overwhelming at first, but once you understand who all of these people are, it gets good! The ending did feel a tad bit convenient, but I was pleased with this book.

No Strangers Here was a mystery which was centered around the south of Ireland and the Dingle community. I enjoyed reading about the area and the Animals. As a huge fan of All Creatures, I like stories involving vets and the animals they care for. The characters were interesting for the most part. Of course we had a “bad” one or two. 4/5

Because Author's other mysteries are cozies, I thought this was too. At first it was fine. I really liked that setting was Dingle because I've been there. Story grew much darker than I was expecting. Then it would change into Irish version of All Creatures Great and Small. I wanted a mystery not cats with worms. Also found continued mentions of FMC small size tiresome.

Will probably end up reading 2nd in series for more Dingle.

Poe & I enjoying the sunshine. He is snuggled & snoozing amongst all the pillows in front of a window of sun. #catsoflitsy #coffeeandbooks

My family on the Molloy side (my dad) is from Dingle. One of my great-greats left Dingle during the Great Famine or the Great Hunger of the mid 1800s. Anyone in my family who has visited speaks of the warm welcome they received. Truly “ …Only friends [relatives] you haven‘t met yet.”
Starting this right now.A perfect epigraph. 😄☘️🇮🇪

#bookreport
February 11-February 17, 2024
Finished the top row.
Still reading The Brother. Plan to start When in Room this week. Currently reading No Stranger Here. #audio #LitsyLoveReads #NancyDrewBR #Naturalitsy #litsolace #nunlit #CountyKerryNovel

This was an engaging mystery, and the first of the County Kerry series. Dimpna Wilde followed in her father‘s footsteps and became a veterinarian. She left her hometown, Dingle, after horrific events. She‘s retuned because one of the principal men involved in those events is murdered. She‘ll have to revisit the past to find the truth.
Unfortunately, there isn‘t a lot of Irish here; I wish the dialogue had been more authentic. Good twists though.

This week I finished the top three and enjoyed them all for different reason.
~The Alchemist- reading & discussing with 9th graders- they are keeping a dialectical journal. We are on p. 85- not rushing.
~Picasso- finished this section for Sunday.#sundaybuddyread
~ No Strangers- starting today #TBR #
~The Rescuers- oh I love queenie Bianca!#chiidrensclassicread2024
~Murder at St. Anne‘s-#yorkshiremurdermystery #audible

@LeahBergen - Thank you for the awesome swap package!! I will be starting this book today while I enjoy my new coffee and much needed eye patches. The owl mug is AMAZING!!! You are so thoughtful ♡♡♡#FFFS 2023, Thank you for hosting @Chrissyreadit .

A prominent man in Dingle is murdered, prompting veterinarian Dimpna Wilde to return home, as her parents have been implicated. This is a well-plotted mystery with lots of characters and potential suspects. I really enjoyed it and am happy to have discovered this new to me author! (Plus, what a gorgeous cover!)

Review is up! I really enjoyed this one!

https://reecaspieces.com/2022/12/29/no-strangers-here-by-carlene-oconnor-audiobo...

I have been home sick this week and really enjoyed spending time with this soap opera-ish mystery / drama. I loved the small town Irish setting and the characters. Didn‘t guess the end.