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The novel follows the fortunes of the Macdermot family, who reside in the small village of Ballycloran in County Leitrim. The patriarch of the family, Thady Macdermot, is a landowner struggling to maintain his estate and provide for his family amidst financial difficulties and social unrest.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters, including Thady's son, Ussher Macdermot, a dissolute and reckless young man who becomes embroiled in a love affair with Fanny Wyndham, the daughter of a local clergyman. Their romance is complicated by the machinations of Major Macdermot, Thady's ambitious cousin, who seeks to take control of the family estate.Against the backdrop of political turmoil and social upheaval in Ireland, the Macdermots must confront their own internal struggles and personal demons. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and redemption are woven throughout the narrative, as the family grapples with the consequences of their actions and the choices they make.