FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ROMANCE THAT CAPTIVATED A NATION In this enchanting tale of love, faith, and self-discovery, beautiful Clare Castlemaine's privileged English world crumbles when her father's death leaves her penniless. Forced to seek refuge with her mother's Irish relatives in Dublin, Clare finds herself swept into the warm embrace of the charismatic Blake family – and an Ireland on the brink of transformation. As Clare navigates her new life, her heart is pulled in unexpected directions. Between the man she falls in love with and the stirring call of her Irish heritage, she discovers that losing everything might lead her to find what she never knew she was missing. Written by Annie M.P. Smithson, a remarkable author who wove rich autobiographical elements into her novels while balancing her writing career with life as a dedicated nurse, lending her stories an unmatched authenticity that made her the queen of Irish romantic fiction. With the keen eye of a nurse who walked Dublin's streets and the soul of a poet who understood its heart, Smithson wrote a love story that became an instant bestseller and changed romance novels forever. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Poldark, and anyone who loves their romance served with a side of history and social awakening. Discover the forgotten gem that had pre-Independence Ireland falling in love page by page