Lil, Fair, Fair, with Golden Hair: Or Kilcorran (1878)

Lil, Fair, Fair, With Golden Hair: Or Kilcorran is a novel written by Maria Georgiana Fetherstonhaugh and originally published in 1878. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young girl named Lil, who is fair and beautiful with golden hair. Lil is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and grows up in luxury, but she is not content with her sheltered life and yearns for adventure.As Lil grows older, she becomes increasingly interested in the political and social issues of her time, particularly the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. She becomes involved in the movement and falls in love with a young Irish revolutionary named Rory. But their love is threatened by the political turmoil of the time and the opposing views of their families.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the struggle for Irish independence and the role of women in society. It also offers a vivid portrait of life in Ireland during the late 19th century, with its class divisions, political tensions, and rich cultural traditions.Overall, Lil, Fair, Fair, With Golden Hair: Or Kilcorran is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of Ireland during a pivotal time in its history.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.