Peg O' My Heart

Published in 1913, 'Peg O' My Heart' is a dramatic novel by J. Hartley Manners that explores themes of inheritance, identity, and man-woman relationships against the backdrop of Irish social and political unrest. The story follows Frank O'Connell, an Irish agitator advocating for self-governance, and Angela Kingsnorth, the daughter of an English landlord, as they navigate personal and political conflicts. The novel highlights the divide between traditional authority and the revolutionary spirit emerging in early 20th-century Ireland, making it a significant work reflecting the era's complexities.