Valentine McClutchy, The Irish Agent

Valentine McClutchy, The Irish Agent: Or The Chronicles Of Castle Cumber is a historical novel written by William Carleton and published in 1857. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the life of Valentine McClutchy, an Irish agent who works for the British government. McClutchy is tasked with managing the affairs of Castle Cumber, a large estate in Ireland that is owned by an English nobleman. The novel explores the complex relationships between the Irish peasants and their English landlords, as well as the political and social tensions that existed during this period. McClutchy is torn between his loyalty to the British government and his sympathy for the Irish people, and he must navigate a series of difficult situations as he tries to balance these conflicting interests. The novel also features a romantic subplot involving McClutchy and a young Irish woman named Kathleen O'Brien, who is the daughter of one of the tenants on the Castle Cumber estate. Their relationship is complicated by the class and cultural differences between them, as well as the political turmoil of the time. Overall, Valentine McClutchy, The Irish Agent: Or The Chronicles Of Castle Cumber is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Ireland during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, literature, or culture.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.