Step into the crumbling halls of an Irish estate in Maria Edgeworth's groundbreaking novel, Castle Rackrent. Through the eyes of loyal servant Thady Quirk, witness the rise and fall of four generations of the Rackrent family. As debts mount and scandals unfold, Thady's unique voice brings to life a world of eccentric characters, lavish parties, and hidden secrets. This satirical tale offers a rare glimpse into 18th-century Irish society, blending humor and social commentary in a story that laid the foundation for the historical novel genre.

Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) was an Anglo-Irish novelist. Castle Rackrent (1800) was her first novel.