Publisher's Synopsis
The O'Flynn: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and first published in 1910. The novel is set in Ireland during the 18th century and follows the story of the O'Flynn family, a wealthy and influential family who live in a grand estate in County Cork. The book explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the O'Flynn family becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the time.The novel begins with the arrival of a new member of the O'Flynn family, Captain Maurice O'Flynn, who has just returned from fighting in the American War of Independence. As he settles into life at the estate, he becomes involved in a romantic relationship with Lady Betty, the daughter of the Earl of Dunmore. However, their relationship is threatened by the political tensions between the English and Irish, as well as the machinations of Lady Betty's scheming mother.As the novel progresses, the O'Flynn family becomes increasingly involved in the political struggles of the time, with Maurice and his father, Lord O'Flynn, taking opposing sides. The family is torn apart by their conflicting loyalties, and the novel culminates in a dramatic and tragic climax.Overall, The O'Flynn: A Novel is a gripping and emotional tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 18th century Ireland. McCarthy's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical 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.
