Woman Of Seven Sorrows

By Seumas MacManus

Book Overview

""Women of Seven Sorrows"" is a novel written by Seumas MacManus that tells the story of a young Irish woman named Biddy Ryan. Biddy is a strong and independent woman who faces many challenges throughout her life, including poverty, loss, and heartbreak. Despite these difficulties, Biddy remains resilient and determined to make a better life for herself and her family.The novel is set in rural Ireland in the early 20th century, a time when life was hard for many Irish people. Biddy is born into a poor family and grows up in a small village where everyone knows each other's business. She falls in love with a local boy named Tom, but their happiness is short-lived when Tom is killed in a tragic accident.Biddy is devastated by Tom's death but finds solace in her faith and her love for her family. She becomes a nurse and travels to America to work in a hospital, where she meets and falls in love with a doctor named John. However, their relationship is complicated by John's past and his involvement with a wealthy socialite.As Biddy navigates the challenges of love and loss, she also faces the trials of being a woman in a society that does not always value women's contributions. She is a woman of seven sorrows, but she never gives up on her dreams and her determination to make a better life for herself and those she loves.Overall, ""Women of Seven Sorrows"" is a moving and inspiring novel that explores themes of love, loss, faith, and resilience. Seumas MacManus's vivid descriptions of life in rural Ireland and the struggles of Irish immigrants in America make this a compelling and unforgettable read.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: 1430469110
• ISBN13: 9781430469117
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"