The Barrys (1899)
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ISBN10: 1437327958
ISBN13: 9781437327953
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437327953
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Barrys is a novel written by Shan F. Bullock and published in 1899. The story revolves around the Barry family, who are wealthy landowners in Ireland. The family is headed by Sir John Barry, a respected member of the community who is well-liked by everyone. However, when Sir John dies, his son, also named John, takes over the family estate and quickly proves to be a tyrant.John Barry becomes obsessed with money and power, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his position of authority. He becomes involved in shady business deals and begins to mistreat his tenants, causing tension and unrest in the community. As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a variety of characters, including the Barrys' loyal servant, Paddy, and John's love interest, Lady Alice.Throughout the novel, Bullock explores themes of greed, corruption, and the struggle for power. He also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the impact that one person's actions can have on an entire community. The Barrys is a compelling work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 19th century Ireland.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.
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