The Squireen (1903)

By Shan F. Bullock

Book Overview

The Squireen is a novel written by Shan F. Bullock and was first published in 1903. The story is set in the Irish countryside and follows the life of a young man named Maurice Lenahan, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Maurice is a charming and carefree individual who spends most of his time socializing with his friends and enjoying the pleasures of life.However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Eileen O'Connor. Eileen is the daughter of a poor farmer, and her family is vehemently against their relationship. Despite the opposition, Maurice and Eileen continue to see each other in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger.As the story progresses, Maurice's father dies, and he inherits the family estate. He is suddenly thrust into the world of responsibility and must learn to manage the estate and its tenants. Maurice also faces opposition from his own family, who disapprove of his relationship with Eileen.The Squireen is a tale of love, family, and societal expectations. It explores the themes of class divide, tradition, and the struggle between personal desires and familial obligations. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of rural Ireland and its people, and the complexities of life in a small community.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: 1164185381
• ISBN13: 9781164185383
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"