McDonough's Wife (1913)

McDonough's Wife is a novel written by Lady Gregory and published in 1913. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a woman named Bridget McDonough, who marries a man named Michael McDonough. Michael is a wealthy landowner who is highly respected in the community, but he is also known for his hot temper and his tendency to be cruel to those around him.Bridget is initially drawn to Michael because of his wealth and status, but she soon discovers that he is a difficult and demanding husband. She struggles to adapt to life on his estate and to find her place in the community. Over time, she begins to realize that Michael is not the man she thought he was and that she is deeply unhappy in her marriage.As the story unfolds, Bridget becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to question whether she made the right choice in marrying Michael. She is torn between her sense of duty to her husband and her desire for a different kind of life. Ultimately, she must decide whether to stay with Michael and endure his cruelty or to leave him and risk losing everything she has.McDonough's Wife is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and the struggle for personal freedom. Lady Gregory's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and her nuanced portrayal of Bridget's inner turmoil make this a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.