A01=Katherine O'Shea
affair
Author_Katherine O'Shea
Category=DNBH
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charles stewart parnell
divorce crisis
dublin
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home rule league
house of commons
irish nationalist
irish parliamentary party
irish politician
kilmainham gaol
kitty o'shea
phoneix park killings
political downfall
Product details
- ISBN 9781845885342
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 31 Oct 2005
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Giving a different perspective on Charles Stewart Parnell, 'The Uncrowned King of Ireland', and his downfall, O'Shea's account was first published in 1914.
Her early life is covered, as is her marriage to Captain O' Shea. Her life with Parnell is described in a personal and touching way, with many letters and discussions between them covered in depth.
Katherine O' Shea, known in the press as Kitty O' Shea, met Parnell while she was married to Captain Willie O' Shea. Their affair, with her subsequent public divorce proceedings, caused outrage among Irish supporters of Parnell. While they went on to marry, the relationship was to destroy Parnell's political career. Her account of their love story and the politics it touched upon is personal, engaging and a thoroughly fascinating read.
