Kingsconnell

Kingsconnell: A Tale (1850) is a novel written by Margaret Maria Gordon. The story is set in the early 19th century in Ireland and follows the life of a young woman named Mary O’Brien. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is raised in luxury and privilege. However, her life is turned upside down when her father dies and she is forced to leave her home and move to the small town of Kingsconnell.In Kingsconnell, Mary struggles to adapt to her new life and finds herself at odds with the local community. She befriends a young man named John, who is a tenant farmer on her family’s land. Together, they work to improve the lives of the people in Kingsconnell and fight against the injustices of the British ruling class.Throughout the novel, Gordon explores themes of class, power, and social inequality. She also highlights the struggles of the Irish people during a time of political upheaval and unrest. Kingsconnell: A Tale is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived in Ireland during the early 19th century.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.