The Wandering Years (1922)

By Katharine Tynan

Book Overview

The Wandering Years is a novel written by Katharine Tynan and published in 1922. The book is set in Ireland and follows the story of a young woman named Sheila O'Flaherty, who is forced to leave her home and family after her father dies and her mother remarries. Sheila travels around Ireland, working as a governess and a companion to wealthy families, while also experiencing the beauty and hardships of the Irish countryside. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a young artist, a wealthy landowner, and a group of rebels fighting for Irish independence. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, as Sheila struggles to find her place in the world and come to terms with her past. Through her travels and experiences, she ultimately learns to embrace her Irish heritage and find a sense of belonging. The Wandering Years is a captivating and poignant novel that offers a unique perspective on Irish history and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164072714
• ISBN13: 9781164072713
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"