Description

Few historical romances have altered the political destiny of a nation as completely as the affair between Charles Stewart Parnell and Katharine “Katie” O’Shea. In this legendary, classic biographical account, Parnell – The Uncrowned King of Ireland, Katharine O’Shea shares her private perspective on the brilliant, charismatic leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party and the secret life they shared behind the scenes.

This compelling book details Parnell’s meteoric rise to power as the “Uncrowned King,” his fierce battles for land reform and Home Rule in Westminster, and the private devotion that ultimately led to his public ruin. When their long-standing affair was exposed in a sensational divorce court case, it fractured Irish politics and split the nationalist movement down the middle. Complete with private letters, intimate conversations, and personal reflections, this volume provides an indispensable, humanizing look at a tragic political giant.

An essential addition for:

• Revolutionary History Fans: Gain a deeper understanding of the Victorian era’s most volatile political crisis.

• Biographical Literature Collectors: Read the primary source account from the woman who knew Parnell best.

• Classic Drama Lovers: A real-life historical tragedy filled with political betrayal, intense romance, and societal downfall.