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Macdermots of Ballycloran

Macdermots of Ballycloran

By: Anthony Trollope
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Dive into the poignant tale of the Macdermots of Ballycloran, a story centered around the tragic downfall of a once-prominent landowning family. Larry Macdermot struggles to maintain his familys crumbling mansion in Co. Leitrim, unable to keep up with the mortgage owed to the unyielding Joe Flannelly. Tensions rise between the Macdermot and Flannelly families, especially after Larrys son, Thady, refuses to marry Joes daughter, Sally. Meanwhile, the familys daughter, Feemy, finds herself entangled in a scandalous affair with the despised English police officer, Captain Myles Ussher. This captivating narrative marks Anthony Trollopes first published novel, written between September 1843 and June 1845, and finally released in 1847. (Summary by Michele Eaton)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Social Sciences World
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  • 043 - The Verdict

    043 - The Verdict
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the poignant tale of the Macdermots of Ballycloran, a story centered around the tragic downfall of a once-prominent landowning family. Larry Macdermot struggles to maintain his familys crumbling mansion in Co. Leitrim, unable to keep up with the mortgage owed to the unyielding Joe Flannelly. Tensions rise between the Macdermot and Flannelly families, especially after Larrys son, Thady, refuses to marry Joes daughter, Sally. Meanwhile, the familys daughter, Feemy, finds herself entangled in a scandalous affair with the despised English police officer, Captain Myles Ussher. This captivating narrative marks Anthony Trollopes first published novel, written between September 1843 and June 1845, and finally released in 1847. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    17 mins
  • 044 - The End

    044 - The End
    Mar 5 2026
    Dive into the poignant tale of the Macdermots of Ballycloran, a story centered around the tragic downfall of a once-prominent landowning family. Larry Macdermot struggles to maintain his familys crumbling mansion in Co. Leitrim, unable to keep up with the mortgage owed to the unyielding Joe Flannelly. Tensions rise between the Macdermot and Flannelly families, especially after Larrys son, Thady, refuses to marry Joes daughter, Sally. Meanwhile, the familys daughter, Feemy, finds herself entangled in a scandalous affair with the despised English police officer, Captain Myles Ussher. This captivating narrative marks Anthony Trollopes first published novel, written between September 1843 and June 1845, and finally released in 1847. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    26 mins
  • 042 - The Last Witness

    042 - The Last Witness
    Mar 3 2026
    Dive into the poignant tale of the Macdermots of Ballycloran, a story centered around the tragic downfall of a once-prominent landowning family. Larry Macdermot struggles to maintain his familys crumbling mansion in Co. Leitrim, unable to keep up with the mortgage owed to the unyielding Joe Flannelly. Tensions rise between the Macdermot and Flannelly families, especially after Larrys son, Thady, refuses to marry Joes daughter, Sally. Meanwhile, the familys daughter, Feemy, finds herself entangled in a scandalous affair with the despised English police officer, Captain Myles Ussher. This captivating narrative marks Anthony Trollopes first published novel, written between September 1843 and June 1845, and finally released in 1847. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    30 mins
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