Patsy

By H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the backdrop of the Irish countryside, a young boy's world is about to collide with the lives of wealthy visitors, hinting at love, adventure, and the loss of innocence.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2017-12-07

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Summary

"Patsy" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a story set in the early 1900s, amidst the beautiful landscapes of Ireland. It centers on Patsy Rooney, a young boy whose life is about to change with the arrival of wealthy guests at Glen Druid Park, where his father works. Woven through Patsy's eagerness to be part of the grand household are the complicated love interests of Richard Fanshawe, a young man caught between duty and desire for Violet Lestrange who is invited to a house party. Through the eyes of a young boy, the narrative explores themes of youthful innocence meeting the challenges of adult life.