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Which Sheila O’Flanagan to start with?

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PersephoneParlormaid · 09/05/2026 06:28

I was talking to a lady recently about books and how I reread Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy as I like their style of writing. She suggested I try Sheila O’Flanagan, so is there any particular one you’d suggest I start with, maybe one you’ve particularly enjoyed?

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ringsnthings · 25/05/2026 10:04

Would like recommendations for her books too😊

MarchionessVonSausage · 28/05/2026 00:26

Sorry I only just saw this thread! I've read most of her books, they're easy reads but they do get a bit samey after a while.

They're all stand-alone books so it doesn't matter which ones you start with. I prefer her earlier ones to the more recent.

I guess my 2 favorites were Isobel's Wedding and Bad Behavior.

PersephoneParlormaid · 19/06/2026 06:40

I’m just coming to the end of Isobel’s Wedding. Firstly, I’ve just noticed that there’s a continuation book for this one, set in the Caribbean, and secondly I just can’t take to Isobel. Honestly, I just don’t like her character, and I’m not a fan of the writing either. It’s better than the newer authors, like the Pumpkin Spice cafe type books, but it’s not Rosamunde Pilcher!

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