Before the Swallows Come Back Paperback – June 29, 2023

I am 81 and developed my love of reading as a sickly boy in rural Ireland. I have read, literally, thousands of books. This is one of my three best loved books of all time. I wished that it had never ended! It is a wonderful read, beautifully written and for me unforgettable.

This book kept my attention throughout. I couldn’t lay it down. I highly recommend this book to all. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I.

I enjoyed learning about the different lifestyle and innocence of the tinker family.Their understanding of nature and willingness to embrace all aspects was inspiring to me. The characters seemed real. Great story with a happy feel good ending,

Sweet story, set in Scotland. Wonderful appreciation of nature. Loved the mystery of a death. Wondering if the two main characters would reunite. Recommend highly.

I read a book a long time ago called Morning Glory. The storyline was similar, which is good;I liked Morning Glory all those decades ago. This author really captured the Scottish Highlands in the wild. The characters were strong and relatable. I love a character with courage. The characters displayed their moments of weakness, but were reminded of lessons learned. The courage that they showed in their difficult moments were a good reminder that courage isn't courage unless it's overcoming real fear.

Great page turner, and I learned something about Tinkers. I really enjoyed the writing style of the author. Great job.

I liked the start of the book and the whole premise. I liked the characters. But it sure did drag. I think the last half of the book should have moved faster…a lot of the things she did to get back home was unnecessary. And the whole mystery was never really solved as to “who did it” and “why.” It was just all wrapped up with a pretty bow. I flipped through the last quarter of the book and skimmed it. Didn’t miss anything. Don’t be swayed by all the wonderful reviews.

A beautiful story about beautiful people with hearts of gold. I absolutely loved the book. There were tears of sadness and anger but also smiles, laughter and joyful feelings as I read the book.

Such a beautiful story of kind people helping each other witout expectations of anything in return. The tragedies that could easily have ruined the lives of three young people, the residence they showed was moving. This book will restore your faith in people.

What can I say about this book, apart from an amazing read?I loved the descriptive language of the characters, the locations and of the travelling community. Although I don't know when this book was set, I felt the history through the pages.Two young lonely people meet at a lake, both searching for something, unknown to them. Their short but firm friendship comes to unabrupt end, through circumstances beyond their control.Their lives take them to pastures new, but they always at the back each other's mind.

Loved both her books. Similar books in a way, but loved the story.

Loved this story. Beautiful, sad and gripping. Hilarious in places. The characters felt real and interesting. Couldn't put the book down.

I enjoyed the story mostly