** "Kilgorman: A Story of Ireland in 1798" by Talbot Baines Reed is a gripping tale of twin brothers, Barry and Tim Gallagher, whose lives are thrown into turmoil amidst the conflicts of 18th-century Ireland. Their story begins with a simple task—gathering sheep before an impending storm—but quickly escalates as they confront political unrest and the mysteries surrounding their family's history. The boys' strong bond is tested by challenges and loss, as Barry's encounter with a mysterious ship sets them on a path filled with intrigue and adventure. Themes of love, brotherhood, and the complex truth of their mother’s past weave throughout the story, painting a compelling picture of personal struggles set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. **
Kilgorman: A Story of Ireland in 1798
By Talbot Baines Reed
** In a storm-ridden Ireland, twin brothers face challenges that will test their brotherhood and uncover the secrets of their family's mysterious past.
Summary
About the AuthorTalbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
Talbot Baines Reed was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the mid-20th century. Among his best-known work is The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's. He was a regular and prolific contributor to The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.), in which most of his fiction first appeared. Through his family's business, Reed became a prominent typefounder, and wrote a standard work on the subject: History of the Old English Letter Foundries.
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