Maid Of Kileena: And The Marriage Of Moira Fergus (1892)

""The Maid of Kileena: And The Marriage of Moira Fergus"" is a novel written by William Black and was first published in 1892. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Kileena and follows the life of Moira Fergus, a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is torn between two men - her childhood sweetheart, Denis O'Moore, and the wealthy and charming Englishman, Sir Terence O'Brien.Moira's father, a wealthy landowner, is determined to see her marry Sir Terence and secure a comfortable future for their family. However, Moira is in love with Denis and is reluctant to give him up. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures between the Irish and English.As the story unfolds, Moira's father becomes increasingly desperate to see her married to Sir Terence, and he resorts to underhanded tactics to try and force her hand. Meanwhile, Denis is determined to win Moira's heart and prove himself worthy of her love.""The Maid of Kileena"" is a romantic and engaging novel that captures the beauty and complexity of Irish culture and society in the late 19th century. William Black's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and its people bring the story to life, and his characters are well-rounded and believable. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.