Brian O'Linn: Or Luck Is Everything (1849)

Brian O'Linn: Or Luck Is Everything is a novel written by William Hamilton Maxwell and published in 1849. The story revolves around the life of Brian O'Linn, a young Irishman who is known for his wit, humor, and carefree attitude. Brian is the son of a wealthy landowner in Ireland, but he is not interested in managing his father's estate. Instead, he spends his time gambling, drinking, and chasing after women.Despite his reckless behavior, Brian is loved by everyone in his village because of his charming personality. However, his luck takes a turn for the worse when he loses all his money in a gambling game. He is forced to leave his village and travel to London to seek his fortune.In London, Brian encounters a series of misfortunes and setbacks. He is robbed, beaten, and left penniless. However, he refuses to give up and continues to search for a way to make a living. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy widow, a group of thieves, and a beautiful actress.As the story progresses, Brian's luck begins to change, and he eventually becomes a successful businessman. However, he never forgets his roots and remains true to his Irish heritage. The novel is a humorous and entertaining portrayal of Irish life and culture in the 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.