Publisher's Synopsis
The Wild Rose of Lough Gill is a historical novel written by Patrick Grehan Smyth in 1883. The story is set in Ireland during the seventeenth century and revolves around the Irish War. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Rose O'Hara, who lives near Lough Gill. Rose is known for her beauty and her wild spirit, which makes her a target for the English soldiers who are occupying Ireland at the time.The novel follows Rose as she becomes involved in the Irish resistance movement, led by the legendary figure of Red Hugh O'Donnell. Rose is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Red Hugh, who becomes her mentor and guide. As the war intensifies, Rose finds herself in the midst of a dangerous and deadly struggle for Irish independence.The Wild Rose of Lough Gill is a powerful and moving tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. It offers a vivid and realistic portrayal of the Irish War and the struggles of the Irish people during this turbulent period in their history. The novel is a classic of Irish literature and remains a popular and beloved work today.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.
