Satanella: A Story Of Punchestown (1872)

By George John Whyte-Melville

Book Overview

Satanella: A Story of Punchestown is a novel written by George John Whyte-Melville and published in 1872. The book tells the story of a young Irish girl named Satanella, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, a horse trainer. Satanella grows up to become a skilled horse rider and falls in love with a wealthy Englishman named Sir Harry Bracebridge. However, their love is complicated by their different social classes and the disapproval of Sir Harry's family. The story takes place against the backdrop of the famous Punchestown horse racing festival in Ireland, where Satanella competes in a thrilling race. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the world of horse racing in Victorian-era Ireland. Whyte-Melville, himself an accomplished horse rider and racing enthusiast, brings his knowledge and passion for the sport to the pages of the novel, creating a vivid and exciting world for readers to immerse themselves in. Overall, Satanella: A Story of Punchestown is a classic work of 19th-century literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and thrilling storytelling.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: 1164181807
• ISBN13: 9781164181804
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"