Love. Acceptance. Forgiveness.

Summoned to the family cabin at Christmastime, Danica Magee-Cohen comes to terms with her mother's mental illness--but not without the help of her overbearing Aunt Jill.

A member of a large Irish family with the motto: generosity, loyalty to clan, and courage in the face of fear, Danica discovers that love isn't perfect, and that sometimes it takes a great deal of courage to love. Through stories told by Aunt Jill, plus a failing  marriage,  the birth of a baby, and an ancient Irish curse, Danica learns to embrace her mother's imperfections as well as those of her own.

Taylor Lindsay's portrayal of a clan of independent --and interdependent--Irish men and women is enthralling. It sparkles with the kind of repartee and resentment and resignation anyone from a large family will instantly recognize. Her discerning eye identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her characters without comment. She allows each one to tell his or her own story without elaboration, and her dialogue is dead on.-- Inscriptions Magazine.

A bittersweet story of a woman facing her fears, regrets and shame. If you liked the movie 'Steel Magnolias', you'll love the Madness of Maura Magee!-- Huntress Book Reviews

Taylor Lindsay has woven a uniquely clever mystery of a story with flashbacks and interaction within an entire family of personalities that are wonderfully developed. . . it's a lesson in new understanding of life and love. This story is a rich, well written, heartrendering piece that is alive and full of fire and passion that moves through its characters. A must read! 4 1/2 Stars.-- Scribes World Review

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