Publisher's Synopsis
""Nuts and Nutcrackers"" is a novel written by Charles James Lever and published in 1845. The story takes place in Dublin, Ireland, and follows the lives of two young men, Harry Lorrequer and his friend, Tom Burke. Harry is a wealthy and privileged young man who has recently returned from military service in India, while Tom is a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the world of art.The novel is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the upper classes of Dublin society. The characters are colorful and eccentric, and the dialogue is witty and entertaining. The story follows Harry and Tom as they navigate their way through the social scene in Dublin, attending parties, balls, and other events.Throughout the novel, Harry falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy Dashwood, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of Lucy's overbearing mother. Meanwhile, Tom becomes involved with a group of radical artists who are trying to shake up the art world in Dublin.As the story unfolds, the characters encounter a series of comic mishaps and misunderstandings, leading to a hilarious and satisfying conclusion. ""Nuts and Nutcrackers"" is a delightful romp through the world of high society in 19th-century Dublin, full of humor, romance, and satire.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.
