Bob Daniels, reeling from the tragic death of his fiancée, Gloria Hopkins, takes sanctuary in his lake house. All he wants is to be left alone to take part in the only thing that now holds any meaning in his life, to make contact with Gloria's spirit. This fruitless venture is interrupted, when Frank Worsly, leader of the secret society, the Fraternity, of which Bob is still a member, pays him an unexpected visit.The Fraternity is facing an existential threat from the well-shielded...

The plot centers on Eily’s love for Hardress, her abduction, and the challenges she faces in navigating the dangerous waters of her society’s class structure and her love life. The play is known for its thrilling moments of suspense and its dramatic portrayal of Irish life, folklore, and the emotional turmoil of its characters.The Colleen Bawn was highly successful in its time, becoming a staple of Irish and English theatre. Boucicault’s adaptation of Griffin’s novel dramatizes the cultura...

The anthology titled 'The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen' delves into the intricate tapestry of Irish drama and folklore, presenting a rich tableau of themes ranging from the complexities of love and marriage to the tension between tradition and modernity. Through an array of narrative styles, from heart-wrenching drama to biting social commentary, this collection explores the multifaceted nature of identity and societal norms. The selected pieces illuminate the vibrant storytel...

A romantic melodrama set in rural Ireland in the early 19th century, this complex story of love, rivalry, secrecy, and betrayal, based on a real case of 1829, was one of the most successful thrillers of its dayYoung Hardress Cregan is a collegian and a rogue, with a wicked, roving eye. Although he is courting his wealthy cousin Anne, he has also embarked on a passionate love affair with the lowly—but very beautiful—Eily O'Connor. Hardress knows that his fam...

The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen is a collection that masterfully intertwines themes of romance, drama, and social commentary into the fabric of its narratives. The anthology showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles from the sensational to the melodramatic, which captivates readers while offering profound insight into 19th-century Irish life. The diverse array of stories elevates themes of love, tradition, and class conflict, providing a comprehensive look at the societal ...

The Colleen Bawn; or, the Brides of Garryowen brings together melodrama, romance, criminal intrigue, and Irish local colour in a work central to nineteenth-century theatrical culture. Drawing on the celebrated narrative world of The Collegians, it transforms a tale of love, secrecy, class tension, and threatened violence into a vivid stage drama. Its memorable scenes of peril and rescue, domestic conflict, and moral reckoning exemplify the emotional force and popular appeal of Victorian me...

Confined ThoughtsBy: Gerald GriffinSome of us can only imagine the ominous thoughts of a prison inmate. But Gerald Griffin lives this life every day. Confined Thoughts is his way of mental escape from the prison walls.This collection of trials and tribulations based on personal experiences and struggles from a prison inmate will hopefully make us appreciate the freedoms we experience every day and never take them for granted.About the AuthorGerald “F...

The first novel by English writer Elizabeth Gaskell, Mary Barton was published in 1848. It tells of the plight of the lower class in Manchester during the 1830s and 1840s. Contrasting the gap between rich and poor, the first half of the novel tells of the humble lives of the Barton and Wilson families, the extreme poverty of the Davenports and the luxurious life of the Carsons. Symbolically, John Barton receives five shillings for selling most of his worldly possessions; Henry Carson has t...

Bram Stoker is a leading figure of gothic literature, having not only written ‘Dracula’, but also other groundbreaking horror stories, featuring Egyptian Mummies, grisly monsters and haunting encounters. This enormous eBook offers readers the unique opportunity of exploring the prolific writer’s work in a manner never before possible. This is the complete FICTIONAL works of Bram Stoker, with many bonus texts for gothic lovers to explore. (Current Version: 2)* illustrated with many ...

In his romance "The Master of Ballantrae" Stevenson has touched high-water mark. One is tempted to go beyond this and say that no modern work of fiction in the English language rises higher in the scale of literary merit than this. It is a story of human passion, of human weakness, of human love and hate. The scene of the tale, for the most part, is laid in and around the House of Durrisdeer, on the Solway shore. Four persons make up the dramatis persona, at the beginning of the story, and...

For the first time in publishing history readers can enjoy the complete works of Sheridan Le Fanu, the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century, whose groundbreaking works were central to the development of the Gothic genre in the Victorian era. This comprehensive eBook is complemented with numerous illustrations, informative introductions, scarce texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Le ...

This file includes the classic ghost stories: Schalken the Painter (1851), An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street (1853), An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House (1862), Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen (1861) , The Haunted Baronet (1871), Ghost Stories of Chapelizod (1851), The Drunkard's Dream (1838), The Ghost and the Bone-setter (1838), The Mysterious Lodger (1850) , LAURA SILVER BELL (1872), WICKED CAPTAIN WALSHAWE, OF WAULING (1869), THE CHILD THAT WENT WI...