The Kellys and the O'Kellys is a novel by Anthony Trollope. It was written in Ireland and published in 1848.
Plot summary
The plot centres around a Mr. Francis O’Kelly and family, also known as Lord Ballindine, and his neighbours and distant relations and tenants, Mrs. Kelly and her son Martin. Another neighbour, one Barry Lynch, also features. His father had somehow obtained a large fortune, which he left to his children Barry and Anty. Barry attempts to obtain Anty's portion of the estate via various schemes; including attempted murder.[1]
Major themes
Debt and the fear of debt is a constant theme in this comedic novel.[1]
Reception
The book has become more famous for the use of Hiberno-English rather than the story itself.[2]
