Publisher's Synopsis
Beside The Blackwater is a novel written by Norreys Jephson O'Conor and originally published in 1915. The story takes place in Ireland, where the Blackwater River flows through the countryside. The main character, Martin, is a young man who inherits his family's estate in the area and moves there to start a new life. He falls in love with a local girl named Bridget, but their relationship is complicated by the social and political tensions of the time. The novel explores themes of love, class, and nationalism, as well as the beauty and complexity of the Irish landscape. O'Conor's writing style is lyrical and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the countryside and its people. Beside The Blackwater is a classic example of early 20th century Irish literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
