The Desmond Hundred (1882)

The Desmond Hundred is a historical novel written by Jane Goodwin Austin and published in 1882. Set in Ireland during the 16th century, the story follows the lives of the Desmond family and their struggles against English oppression. The protagonist, Eily O'Connor, is a young Irish girl who falls in love with the English soldier, Captain Aylmer, and becomes torn between her loyalty to her country and her love for him. As the conflict between the Irish and English intensifies, Eily must navigate the dangerous political landscape while trying to protect her family and the people she loves. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the harsh realities of colonialism and oppression. With vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and memorable characters, The Desmond Hundred is a compelling and thought-provoking 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.