Lord Kilgobbin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419131226)

Lord Kilgobbin is a novel written by Charles Lever. It is set in Ireland in the mid-19th century and follows the story of Lord Kilgobbin, a wealthy and eccentric Irish nobleman. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle for power and control.Lord Kilgobbin is known for his unpredictable behavior and his tendency to make rash decisions. He is also fiercely loyal to his family and will do anything to protect them. When his son, Ulick, becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a married woman, Lord Kilgobbin is forced to take action to protect his family's reputation.As the story unfolds, Lord Kilgobbin finds himself embroiled in a power struggle with his neighbor, Sir Harry Boyle. The two men have a long-standing feud, and their rivalry intensifies as they compete for control of the local political scene.Despite the challenges he faces, Lord Kilgobbin remains steadfast in his loyalty to his family and his principles. He is a complex and fascinating character, and the novel offers a rich and detailed portrait of life in Ireland during this period.Overall, Lord Kilgobbin is a gripping and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of family drama and political intrigue.'There are a few words here, papa, ' cried Kate, opening the paper. '""In reply to the question of Sir Barnes Malone as to the late communications alleged to have passed between the head of the Irish Government and the head-centre of the Fenians, the Right Honourable the First Lord of the Treasury said, 'That the question would be more properly addressed to the noble lord the Secretary for Ireland, who was not then in the House. Meanwhile, sir, ' continued he, 'I will take on myself the responsibility of saying that in this, as in a variety of other cases, the zeal of party has greatly outstripped the discretion that should govern political warfare.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.

Author: Charles Lever
ISBN-10: 1419131222
ISBN-13: 9781419131226
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 580
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.17d