
Macdermots of Ballycloran
'Macdermots of Ballycloran' Summary
The Macdermots of Ballycloran, a once prominent Irish family, find themselves on the brink of ruin. Larry Macdermot, the head of the household, grapples with a crippling mortgage held by the wealthy Joe Flannelly. The two families are already at odds, with Larry's son, Thady, rejecting the advances of Joe Flannelly's daughter, Sally. Further compounding their difficulties, Feemy, Larry's daughter, falls prey to the affections of Captain Myles Ussher, an English officer viewed with suspicion by the locals. As their finances dwindle and personal relationships unravel, the Macdermots' decline becomes a stark commentary on the changing social landscape of Ireland in the 19th century. Trollope masterfully depicts the intricate web of family ties, social expectations, and economic pressures that ultimately lead to the Macdermots' downfall, leaving a lasting impression of their tragic trajectory.Book Details
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Anthony Trollope
England
Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves ar...
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