A Lover's Breast-Knot (1896)

A Lover's Breast-Knot is a novel written by Katharine Tynan and originally published in 1896. The story revolves around the love affair between a young Irish girl named Eileen O'Connor and a wealthy Englishman named Robert Audley. The two meet while Eileen is working as a governess for Robert's sister, and despite their different backgrounds and the disapproval of their families, they fall deeply in love.As their relationship progresses, Eileen becomes increasingly conflicted about her feelings for Robert and her loyalty to her Irish heritage. Meanwhile, Robert is forced to confront his own prejudices and the societal expectations that come with his position in English society.The novel explores themes of love, class, and national identity, as well as the tensions between Ireland and England during the late 19th century. Tynan's writing is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, and A Lover's Breast-Knot is considered one of her most accomplished works.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.