Kilrogan Cottage: A Novel (1878)

Kilrogan Cottage is a novel written by Matilda Despard and first published in 1878. The story follows the lives of the inhabitants of a small Irish village, particularly those who reside in the titular Kilrogan Cottage. The main character is a young woman named Eileen, who lives with her grandparents in the cottage. Eileen is a kind-hearted and intelligent girl, but her life is turned upside down when a wealthy Englishman, Mr. Harewood, arrives in the village and takes an interest in her.As Eileen and Mr. Harewood become closer, tensions rise in the village. The locals are suspicious of the Englishman and fear that he may be trying to take advantage of Eileen's innocence. Meanwhile, Eileen's grandfather is struggling with his own past and the guilt he feels over a tragic event that occurred many years ago.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the clash between traditional Irish values and modern English ways. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the importance of forgiveness and redemption.Overall, Kilrogan Cottage is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural Ireland during the 19th century.This Book Is In English.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.