Maurice And Berghetta: Or The Priest Of Rahery

By William Parnell

Book Overview

Maurice And Berghetta: Or The Priest Of Rahery (1820) is a novel written by William Parnell. The story is set in Ireland and follows the lives of two young lovers, Maurice and Berghetta. Maurice is a Catholic priest who falls in love with Berghetta, a young woman from a wealthy Protestant family. The two face numerous obstacles as they try to navigate their forbidden love, including the disapproval of their families and the societal and religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland at the time. The novel explores themes of love, religion, and social class, and provides a glimpse into the cultural and political climate of Ireland in the early 19th century. Overall, Maurice And Berghetta: Or The Priest Of Rahery is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the struggles faced by those who dare to follow their hearts.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: 1164170538
• ISBN13: 9781164170532
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"