A Fight For The Green And Gold: Or Gerald Desmond, A Romantic Dream Of Irish Liberty

By John J. Hagarty

Book Overview

""A Fight For The Green And Gold: Or Gerald Desmond, A Romantic Dream Of Irish Liberty"" is a historical novel written by John J. Hagarty. The book tells the story of Gerald Desmond, an Irish nationalist who dreams of freeing his country from British rule. The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows Desmond as he becomes involved in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a secret society dedicated to achieving Irish independence.Desmond's journey takes him from his small village in Ireland to the streets of Dublin, where he becomes a leader in the movement for Irish freedom. Along the way, he falls in love with a fellow nationalist, but their relationship is threatened by the political turmoil of the time.As Desmond's involvement in the movement deepens, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to assassinate a British official. The novel builds to a thrilling climax as Desmond and his comrades carry out their daring plan, risking everything for the cause they believe in.Throughout the book, Hagarty weaves together historical fact and fiction to create a vivid portrait of Ireland during a pivotal moment in its history. ""A Fight For The Green And Gold"" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom, and will appeal to readers interested in Irish history and culture, as well as fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163600148
• ISBN13: 9781163600146
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"