Ireland's misfortune : the turbulent life of Kitty O'Shea / Elisabeth Kehoe
2008, 1st edition. London : Atlantic. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #322315
Physical description: 592 p.; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 551-565) and index.
Contents: Mistress of the Irish Party -- A vicar's daughter -- The Parnells of Avondale -- Katie Wood and Willie O'Shea -- Mrs O'Shea -- Golden opportunities -- The rise of Charles Stewart Parnell -- Irish politics -- Parnell's arrest -- Kilmainham: Parnell's incarceration -- Lies and subterfuge -- Two husbands -- Emissary to the prime minister -- The go-between -- A secret life -- Desperate measures -- The turning point -- Legal battles -- Scandal and re-marriage -- Mrs Parnell -- Revelations: cashing in -- When you are old and grey.
Subjects: O'Shea, Kitty 1845-1921. Parnell, Charles Stewart 1846-1891. Politicians' spouses Ireland; Biography. Ireland History 1837-1901. Republic of Ireland. Ireland History 1837-1901. Biographies. Irish Question. Home Rule.
Nationalism. Independence movements. British Empire.
Genre: Biography.
Price: €60.00