The O'Neiles: Or Second Sight (1870)

By Alison Gard

Book Overview

The O'Neiles: Or Second Sight is a novel written by Alison Gard and first published in 1870. The story follows the lives of the O'Neile family, who are known for their unique ability to see into the future through second sight. The family resides in a small village in Ireland and their gift is both revered and feared by the locals.The main character of the novel is Eileen O'Neile, a young woman who possesses the strongest second sight in her family. Eileen's visions often come in the form of dreams, and she is able to see events that will happen in the future. However, her gift also comes with a great burden, as she is constantly haunted by the knowledge of impending tragedies.As the story progresses, Eileen's visions become increasingly vivid and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of life. She witnesses the death of her father, the struggles of her family to make ends meet, and the rise of political tensions in Ireland. Despite these challenges, Eileen remains steadfast in her belief in the power of second sight and continues to use her gift to help others.The O'Neiles: Or Second Sight is a captivating tale of family, tradition, and the supernatural. It offers a unique glimpse into Irish culture and folklore, as well as a poignant exploration of the human condition.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: 1165787253
• ISBN13: 9781165787258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"