Excerpt from Ismay's Children
Taking a tighter grasp still of the umbrella, the old woman was in the act of hoisting up her heavy foot-gear to the level of the steep steps, when a voice hailed her from the top of the wall.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the mid-nineteenth century, tells the story of three orphaned children and their struggle for their inheritance. The narrative introduces them as they travel to Ireland with their maternal grandmother, the only family member they have left, following the untimely death of their father who was a British army captain. The author uses vivid imagery to describe the children's journey and their arrival at Barrettstown, their ancestral home. The grandmother, Juliet D'Arcy, reveals a secret she has kept for many years: their father was not legally married to their mother. They travel to Ireland in the hopes that they can claim their inheritance. The story explores themes of family, loss, and the importance of fighting for what is rightfully yours. It highlights the social and legal complexities of the time, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge societal norms. Ultimately, the book offers a poignant tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334161049_0
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