Broken Arcs (1912)

Broken Arcs is a novel written by Darrell Figgis and published in 1912. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Eileen, who are born into a wealthy family in Ireland. Mary is the eldest and is seen as the perfect daughter, while Eileen is rebellious and struggles to conform to societal expectations.As the girls grow up, they both experience love and heartbreak. Mary falls in love with a man who is already engaged to someone else, while Eileen falls for a man who is not of their social class. Their relationships cause tension within the family and eventually lead to tragedy.The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and societal expectations. Figgis also touches on the political climate of Ireland at the time, with references to the Home Rule movement and the tensions between the Irish and British.Overall, Broken Arcs is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two sisters and the challenges they face in a society that values conformity above all else.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.