Publisher's Synopsis
The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, written by William Hamilton Maxwell and published in 1851, is a novel set in early 19th century Ireland. The story follows the life of Hector O'Halloran, a young man from a wealthy family who, due to his father's gambling debts, is forced to leave his comfortable life in Dublin and seek his fortune elsewhere.Hector sets off on a series of adventures, encountering a variety of colorful characters along the way. He becomes a soldier, fights in the Napoleonic Wars, and eventually settles in India, where he becomes involved in the East India Company and the opium trade.Throughout his travels, Hector is haunted by his past, particularly his love for a young woman named Kate, whom he left behind in Dublin. As he rises in the ranks of the East India Company, he becomes increasingly wealthy and successful, but he remains tormented by his memories of Kate and his sense of guilt over abandoning her.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth and success. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in early 19th century Ireland and India, with detailed descriptions of the social and political realities of the time.Overall, The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran is a gripping tale of adventure and romance, with a richly drawn protagonist and a compelling storyline that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.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.
