Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry) 1887-1949 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nuala O'Malley" by H. Bedford-Jones is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous period of Cromwell's campaigns in Ireland, the story follows the titular character, Nuala, and Brian Buidh, a young man of noble heritage who is navigating the complexities of loyalty and identity amidst the chaos of war. The novel vividly captures the struggle for power and survival in Ireland during a time of great conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Brian Buidh as he experiences physical and emotional turmoil following the fall of Drogheda. He encounters a mysterious hag known as the Black Woman, who foretells his destiny and hints at future challenges. As he grapples with his identity as both an O'Neill and a survivor in a war-torn land, Brian resolves to carve out a new life in the west, not just for himself but for the legacy of his family. As he aligns himself with curious allies like Turlough Wolf and formidable figures like Cathbarr of the Ax, he begins to assert his leadership and independence, laying the groundwork for his fateful encounter with Nuala O'Malley. The stage is set for a story filled with adventure, conflict, and a quest for love and power against the backdrop of Irish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-15 E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Ireland -- History -- 1649-1660 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30979 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30979 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133715.0 30979