The New York Times–bestselling saga: In nineteenth-century Ireland, a titled English family keeps an estate in an era of famine and violent conflict.
When Edward de Salis travels to America after the death of his first wife, he is astonished to find himself falling in love with Marguerite, a young woman many years his junior. Full of hope for the future, he returns to his Irish estate, Cashelmara, but in nineteenth-century Ireland—a country racked by poverty and famine—his family eventually becomes trapped in a sinister spiral of violence that Edward could never have foreseen. Cashelmara follows the fortunes of three generations as they struggle to survive both the tragedies of history and their own chaotic lives. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Howatch including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
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Sexual Content - 4/5
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Language - 1/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 3/5
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Summary
Overall A masterpiece of a novel, with multiple viewpoints spanning three generations, set at the end of the 19th century in Ireland, England, and America. The writing is deft, the plot complex and satisfying, and the characters are memorable. Don't miss it.
Violence There are a few violent scenes they are a small percentage of the book, but they are disturbing.
Sexual Again, a few scenes; however, there are some scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.
Drug & Alcohol Alcohol use and alcoholism are themes in the book, but not celebrated.