The Irish Upstart

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Summary: Another Winner by Shirley Kennedy
Review: Shirley Kennedy has not failed us in her newest novel,The Irish Upstart. As with her other books The Rebellious Twin and The Selfless Sister she has once again given us a winner. The Irish Upstart has humor, charm, and greed woven into a heartbreaking family story. One of Shirley Kennedy's talents lies in the development of her characters. She makes each character come alive in this book.Evleen,the oldest daughter,is a true Irish upstart. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to Ms. Kennedy's next adventure in writing.

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Summary: Fresh look at contrasts between Regency English and Irish.
Review: When it was discovered that young Patrick O'Fallon inherited a vast fortune from his grandfather, his older sister Evleen wanted to accompany him on the journey to England. While in England, Evleen takes a liking to Lord Thomas Alberdsley, son of the Marquess of Wythe. The older man, however, objected to a marriage between the couple, simply because Evleen was Irish. Shirley Kennedy's very descriptive, evocative writing is a refreshing look at the contrasts of English and Irish lifestyles of the Regency era. It is also very nice to see a strong willed Irish heroine who defies stereotypes among the backdrop of London society and the personalities of her own country.

Rating:
Summary: Fresh look at contrasts between Regency English and Irish.
Review: When it was discovered that young Patrick O'Fallon inherited a vast fortune from his grandfather, his older sister Evleen wanted to accompany him on the journey to England. While in England, Evleen takes a liking to Lord Thomas Alberdsley, son of the Marquess of Wythe. The older man, however, objected to a marriage between the couple, simply because Evleen was Irish. Shirley Kennedy's very descriptive, evocative writing is a refreshing look at the contrasts of English and Irish lifestyles of the Regency era. It is also very nice to see a strong willed Irish heroine who defies stereotypes among the backdrop of London society and the personalities of her own country.