Castle Richmond
Castle Richmond by Anthony Trollope, published by Penguin in 1993, is a historical fiction novel that spans 901 pages. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, the story revolves around the Fitzgerald family as they grapple with issues of blackmail, disinheritance, and romance. The narrative follows Herbert Fitzgerald and his cousin Owen, who both vie for the affection of Lady Clara Desmond, while her widowed mother harbors her own intentions towards Owen.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of intrigue among the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, intertwined with the societal challenges of the time, particularly the impact of the devastating famine from 1845 to 1849. While the novel does not directly address the famine, its shadow looms over the characters and their struggles. This edition offers a comprehensive exploration of themes such as familial loyalty and romantic rivalry, set within a historical context that reflects the complexities of Irish society during a tumultuous period.
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Castle Richmond is a drama of blackmail, disinheritance and romantic set in Ireland. As the Fitzgerald family struggle to keep possession of their home, the castle of the book’s title, Herbert Fitzgerald and his handsome cousin Owen pursue and fall in love with the same woman, Lady Clara Desmond, whose widowed mother herself has secret designs on Owen. Beyond these intrigues up at the great houses of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy lies an Ireland devastated by the 1845-9 famine, a scandal which Trollope does not confront but which none the less haunts his novel. –Back cover.
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