The O'Connors Of Ballinahinch (1892)

By Margaret Wolfe Hungerford and Mrs. Hungerford

Book Overview

The O'Connors of Ballinahinch is a novel written by Mrs. Hungerford and published in 1892. The story takes place in rural Ireland and follows the lives of the O'Connor family, who are wealthy landowners. The family consists of the father, mother, and their three children, two sons, and a daughter. The eldest son, Maurice, is a successful lawyer in London and is engaged to a wealthy woman. The younger son, Terence, is a charming but reckless young man who is in love with his cousin, Nora. The daughter, Eileen, is a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who is courted by a wealthy Englishman.The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class. It also touches on the political climate of Ireland during the late 19th century, as the O'Connor family becomes involved in the struggle for Irish independence.Throughout the book, the O'Connor family faces various challenges, including financial troubles, family secrets, and romantic entanglements. The story culminates in a dramatic event that forces the family to come together and confront their issues.Overall, The O'Connors of Ballinahinch is a compelling tale of family, love, and societal expectations set against the backdrop of Ireland's struggle for independence.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165629046
• ISBN13: 9781165629046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"