Castle Richmond, Volume 2

"Castle Richmond" by Anthony Trollope transports readers to the tumultuous period of the Irish Famine. The novel centers around the affluent Desmond family and their estate, Castle Richmond. Amidst a national crisis, personal calamities unfold as family secrets and a potential illegitimacy threaten the inheritance and social standings of the Desmonds. As the characters grapple with their consciences and consequences, Trollope weaves a poignant tale of love, honor, and survival, set against the backdrop of one of Ireland's darkest times.