Castle Richmond is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1860. The story is set in Ireland during the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of two families, the Desmonds and the Fitzgeralds. The Desmonds are an old and respected family, while the Fitzgeralds are a newer and wealthier family. The two families are brought together when Herbert Fitzgerald falls in love with Clara Desmond, but their relationship is threatened by the ongoing conflict between the Irish and the British.The novel explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and the struggle for Irish independence. It also touches on the social and political issues of the time, including the Irish famine and the growing tensions between the Irish and the English. The characters are complex and well-developed, with their flaws and strengths on full display. The plot is engaging and full of twists and turns, keeping the reader hooked until the very end.Overall, Castle Richmond is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 19th century Ireland. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in Irish history and culture.Among the different houses in the country at which he had become intimate was that of the Countess of Desmond. The Countess of Desmond did not receive much company at Desmond Court. She had not the means, nor perhaps the will, to fill the huge old house with parties of her Irish neighbours--for she herself was English to the backbone. Ladies of course made morning calls, and gentlemen too, occasionally; but society at Desmond Court was for some years pretty much confined to this cold formal mode of visiting. Owen Fitzgerald, however, did obtain admittance into the precincts of the Desmond barracks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.