In this compelling novel, Agnes M. Stewart uses the story of Earl Nugent's daughter to explore the experiences of Irish Catholics under the Penal Laws. In vivid and moving prose, Stewart illuminates the struggles faced by individuals and families in this period, as well as the broader social and political context of the time. As a powerful work of historical fiction, this book offers a valuable window into a key period in Irish and British history.

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