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  • Jewels of the Sun

  • Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy, Book 1
  • Written by: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Patricia Daniels
  • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (254 ratings)

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Jewels of the Sun

Written by: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Patricia Daniels
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Publisher's Summary

BOOK ONE OF THE GALLAGHERS OF ARDMORE TRILOGY

In Gallagher’s Pub, where the fire is burning low and the pints are waiting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts has a story to tell...

Determined to reevaluate her life, Jude Murray flees America to take refuge in Faerie Hill Cottage, immersing herself in the study of Irish folklore and discovering hope for the future of the magical past.

Finally back home in Ireland after years of traveling, Aidan Gallagher possesses an uncommon understanding of his country’s haunting myths. Although he’s devoted to managing the family pub, a hint of wildness still glints in his eyes - and in Jude, he sees a woman who can both soothe his heart and stir his blood. And he begins to share the legends of the land with her - while they create a passionate history of their own.

Don’t miss the other books in the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy

Tears of the Moon

Heart of the Sea

©2005 Nora Roberts (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

What the critics say

"Roberts, a storytelling wizard, is at her best here, creating a fantastic setting for the continuing romantic tales of the Gallaghers." (Publishers Weekly)

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Narrator sucks

The narrator is the worst I have ever heard she couldn’t be worse if she tried.

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Good Story

I really enjoyed this book. I didn't like the irish accents though. I am looking forward the next two.

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Corny love story,

UGH, wanted to like this book but I couldn't do it. So wanted to like it but nope

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Sweet little romance 💕

Enjoyed this story despite the formula. Not my favorite style of Nora Roberts novel - I prefer her more recent murder and suspense genre - but this is a good story to pass the time with.

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Needs a different narrator

I love the story line. It just made me giggle through most of the book. The characters are memorable and very lovable. it doesn't hurt that they have certain tendencies that my own Irish love has. That said, the narrator sounds like she is between the ages of 45 and 55 years old. I was shocked to realize the main character is only in her 20s, There are also points where her voice is very high and shrill, and other times where its very monotoned, that I find my eyes lids starting to droop. Overall its a fun listen but consider yourself warned about the narrator.

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Just not a fan of this book

The narrator did not have a very good Irish accent and it really took away from the telling of the story. It was predictable and boiler plate. Not very much originality. I found the story overdone

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I loved this series

This is classic Nora Roberts! I loved that there was three books, so much so I wanted more! It was very good and so much fun. I didnt want it to end. The narrator was very good. I enjoyed her as well. Great Job!

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Repetition.

It’s was boring and predictable. Her books are all the same. I should have known better.

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narration

loved the story but I didn't enjoy the narrator's voice for the multiple characters - only finished for the actual storyline

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great story, narrator Meh..

excellent story, love author. the narrator, though, drove me bonkers when she spoke without the Irish accent. Her "American" accent was extremely flat with very little emotion or inflection. Her Irish accent was in point and full of wonderful emotion .

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