Description
Set against the backdrop of Ireland in 1919, this novel plunges into the turbulent final years of a once-grand hotel, a microcosm of a nation on the brink of profound change. As the Great War concludes, Major Brendan Archer arrives in Ireland, seeking his fiancée, only to find himself entangled in the complex social and political landscape. The narrative masterfully contrasts the fading opulence of the Anglo-Irish Protestant gentry with the simmering unrest of the surrounding Catholic population, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the inevitable clash of cultures. Through vivid prose and sharp observation, the story captures the poignant decline of an era and the birth pangs of a new nation.
Available Editions
paperback
Irish Book Center
Published Jan 1, 1975
416 pages
ISBN: 9780140039733
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Details
First Published
1970
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Troubles by J.G. Farrell.