Earl Nugent's Daughter; Or The Last Days Of The Penal Laws: A True Story

By Agnes M. Stewart

Book Overview

Earl Nugent's Daughter; Or The Last Days Of The Penal Laws: A True Story is a novel written by Agnes M. Stewart. The book tells the story of Lady Mary Nugent, the daughter of an Irish earl, who falls in love with a young Catholic man named Owen O'Neill. However, their love is forbidden due to the Penal Laws in Ireland, which prohibited Catholics from marrying Protestants.As Lady Mary and Owen struggle to navigate their forbidden love, they are also faced with the challenges of living in a society that discriminates against Catholics. The book explores the social and political climate of Ireland during the 18th century and sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those who were oppressed by the Penal Laws.Throughout the novel, Lady Mary and Owen must confront their own beliefs and values as they fight for their love and their rights. The book is a powerful commentary on love, faith, and freedom, and offers a unique perspective on the history of Ireland.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: 1163609676
• ISBN13: 9781163609675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"