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I read a lot of books-mostly historic fiction and stories that take place in Ireland and England. I have enjoyed many, but every now and then a book comes along that is unforgettable and steals my heart. The Yellow House is such a novel.The story is clear, uncomplicated and delightful, Patricia Falvey doesn't waste time jumping around confusing story lines. Instead, she creates complex characters that are so dimensional you want them to be real. Especially Owen. I am still thinking about him and the other characters long after reading the last page.Her writing is so beautifully descriptive and exciting it amazes me. If you want to learn what it was really like during those years in Northern Ireland, this is the place to start. She doesn't just tell you facts about the IRA, the fever hospital, the British army and the mills, but brings you up close and personal to the people whose lives were shaped by those things. She makes you cry, laugh, hate and love along with them and I am grateful to her for giving me a new understanding of this part of Ireland's history, a place close to my heart.A few parts of the book are very romantic, dreamily so. But it is by no means a shallow "romance novel." Far from it, there are many layers. Soul touching, thought provoking, wonderful layers. There are suspenseful and graphic moments as well. It is exciting, educational, and endearing. A piece of history made accessible and breathtaking. I will never forget it.I am so glad Patricia Falvey gave up her successful business career to pursue her love of writing. She is my new favorite author and I am deeply touched by her beautiful work.