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The Priest Hunter: An Irish Tale Of The Penal Times

The Priest Hunter: An Irish Tale Of The Penal Times

Archdeacon, Matthew

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ISBN10: 1163289620
ISBN13: 9781163289624
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Priest Hunter: An Irish Tale Of The Penal Times is a historical novel written by Archdeacon Matthew. The book is set in Ireland during the Penal Times, a period of religious persecution in the 17th and 18th centuries. The story follows the life of Redmond O'Hanlon, a young man who becomes a priest hunter, tasked with capturing Catholic priests who are in hiding and bringing them to the authorities.As Redmond carries out his duties, he begins to question the morality of his actions and the motives of those who employ him. He is torn between his loyalty to his employers and his growing sympathy for the priests he is hunting. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Eileen, who becomes his confidante and helps him navigate the complex political and religious landscape of Ireland during this turbulent time.The Priest Hunter is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the darkest periods in Irish history. The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of the social and political tensions of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or historical fiction.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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