The MacDermots Of Ballycloran

The MacDermots of Ballycloran is a novel written by Anthony Trollope. It tells the story of a family living in the fictional Irish village of Ballycloran in the mid-19th century. The MacDermot family is headed by Thady, who is struggling to keep his land and family together amidst financial difficulties and tensions with his neighbors.The novel explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Trollope's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and its people bring the story to life, painting a picture of a world that is both beautiful and brutal.As the story unfolds, Thady's son, Feemy, falls in love with a wealthy Englishwoman, Miss Ussher, and the family's fortunes begin to change. However, their newfound prosperity is short-lived, and they soon find themselves embroiled in a bitter feud with their neighbors, the Rileys.The MacDermots of Ballycloran is a powerful and moving novel that captures the essence of life in rural Ireland during a time of great upheaval and change. Trollope's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature or 19th-century fiction.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.