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My Tower in Desmond
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ISBN13: 9781025863481
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 552
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My Tower in Desmond is a sweeping novel by S.R. Lysaght that captures the spirit and turbulence of Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Set against the lush backdrop of the southern Irish countryside, the story follows the lives of two friends whose deep bond is tested by their diverging political convictions and the violent shifts in Irish history.
From the early stirrings of the Home Rule movement to the transformative events of the Easter Rising and the subsequent Civil War, the narrative explores the complexities of loyalty, sacrifice, and the enduring love for one's homeland. Lysaght's prose is noted for its evocative descriptions of the landscape and its sensitive portrayal of the Irish character. Through the eyes of its protagonists, the work provides a poignant look at a nation in flux, balancing personal drama with the weight of historical change.
My Tower in Desmond stands as a significant contribution to Irish literary fiction, offering readers a profound reflection on the ideals and conflicts that shaped modern Ireland. It is both a celebration of the Irish spirit and a meditation on the cost of political struggle.
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