St. Patrick's Eve

"St. Patrick's Eve" by Charles James Lever is a story that drops us into an Irish village as its residents gear up for a grand St. Patrick's Day celebration. We get to know folks like Owen Connor and Mary Joyce as the story shows us their cheerful times and hard challenges. You’ll see how big a deal social class is back then, and how doing what you're supposed to can mix things up in people's lives. The story kicks off right before the holiday, and you can feel excitement in the air. Owen Connor becomes a key figure in a local fight that stirs up questions about who deserves what in this society. As the story moves forward, the book paints this lively picture of country life, setting the scene for lots of drama.