Brian O'Linn: Or Luck Is Everything (1849)
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ISBN10: 1164591258
ISBN13: 9781164591252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164591252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Brian O'Linn: Or Luck Is Everything is a novel written by William Hamilton Maxwell and first published in 1849. The story is set in Ireland and follows the adventures of Brian O'Linn, a charming and cunning young man who relies on his luck to get by in life. Brian is a skilled gambler and is always looking for ways to make a quick buck. He is also a bit of a ladies' man and has a way with the women that often gets him into trouble.The novel is divided into several chapters, each one telling a different story about Brian's exploits. In one chapter, he wins a horse race by betting on a horse that nobody else thought had a chance. In another, he outwits a group of robbers who try to steal his money. Throughout the book, Brian's luck seems to hold out, even when things look their bleakest.However, Brian's luck eventually runs out when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Ellen. Ellen is engaged to another man, and Brian's attempts to win her heart lead to a series of misunderstandings and misadventures. In the end, Brian must rely on more than just luck to win Ellen's love and overcome the obstacles in his path.Overall, Brian O'Linn: Or Luck Is Everything is a lively and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of Ireland and its people. It is a classic tale of adventure, romance, and the power of luck, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.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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