Luke Delmege (1901)

Luke Delmege (1901) is a novel written by Patrick Augustine Sheehan. The book is set in Ireland in the early 20th century and tells the story of Luke Delmege, a young man from a wealthy family who is struggling to find his place in the world. Luke is torn between his desire to live a life of luxury and his growing sense of responsibility to his community. He is also struggling with his faith and his relationship with his father, who wants him to take over the family business. Throughout the book, Luke faces a series of challenges and setbacks that force him to confront his beliefs and values. He falls in love with a young woman named Nora, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of Nora's father. As Luke tries to navigate his way through these challenges, he begins to realize the importance of family, community, and faith. In the end, he must make a difficult decision that will determine the course of his life. Luke Delmege (1901) is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of love, family, faith, and social class. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Ireland at the turn of the century and is sure to resonate with readers who are interested in 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.