Publisher's Synopsis
The Wild Rose of Lough Gill is a historical novel written by Patrick Grehan Smyth and published in 1883. Set in the 17th century during the Irish War, the novel follows the story of a young woman named Eileen O'Connor. Eileen is a member of a Catholic family living in the countryside near Lough Gill, and she becomes involved in the conflict between the Irish and the English. As the war intensifies, Eileen finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire to fight for the Irish cause. She becomes a key player in the resistance movement, using her intelligence and bravery to help her people. Along the way, she falls in love with a young Irish soldier named Brian O'Malley, who shares her passion for freedom.The novel is rich in historical detail, painting a vivid picture of life in 17th century Ireland. Smyth's writing captures the beauty of the Irish countryside, as well as the horror of war and the struggles of the Irish people. The Wild Rose of Lough Gill is a timeless story of love, courage, and the fight for freedom, and it remains a classic of Irish literature.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.
