St. Clair V1: Or the Heiress of Desmond (1812)

St. Clair V1: Or The Heiress Of Desmond is a novel written by Irish author and actress, Sydney Owenson, who is better known by her pen name, Lady Morgan. The book was first published in 1812 and is set in Ireland during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the life of Lady St. Clair, an Anglo-Irish heiress who is the daughter of the Earl of Desmond. Lady St. Clair is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms. She defies her family's expectations by refusing to marry a wealthy suitor and instead falls in love with a poor Irishman named O'Connor. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and nationalism in Ireland during a time of political upheaval. Lady St. Clair's love for O'Connor is seen as a threat to the established social order, and she faces opposition from both her family and society as a whole. St. Clair V1: Or The Heiress Of Desmond is a romantic and adventurous novel that provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of Ireland during the late 18th century. It is a classic piece of Irish literature that continues to be read and studied today.In Two Volumes.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.