In this compelling novel, Agnes M. Stewart uses the story of Earl Nugent's daughter to explore the experiences of Irish Catholics under the Penal Laws. In vivid and moving prose, Stewart illuminates the struggles faced by individuals and families in this period, as well as the broader social and political context of the time. As a powerful work of historical fiction, this book offers a valuable window into a key period in Irish and British history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.