Publisher's Synopsis
The Unhanged is a novel written by Richard Dowling in 1887. The story is set in Ireland during the time of the Great Famine, and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Mary and John. Mary is a beautiful and spirited young woman who is engaged to John, a hardworking farmer. However, their happiness is short-lived when John is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and is sentenced to death.As Mary fights to prove John's innocence, she discovers a web of corruption and deceit that runs deep within the legal system. With the help of a group of rebels, Mary sets out to expose the truth and save John from the gallows.The Unhanged is a gripping tale of love, justice, and rebellion in a time of great turmoil. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Ireland during the Great Famine and highlights the struggles of the Irish people in their fight for freedom and justice. Dowling's writing is powerful and evocative, and his characters are complex and compelling. The Unhanged is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history and 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.
