Barrington Volume I

Barrington by Charles James Lever is a novel that follows the adventures of the eponymous hero Charles O'Malley as he navigates through various escapades in Ireland during the early 19th century. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Peninsular War providing a rich tapestry of historical events intertwined with the protagonist's personal journey. Charles O'Malley also known as Barrington is a young and spirited Irishman who joins the British Army as a cavalry officer. Throughout the novel he finds himself embroiled in a series of humorous and daring exploits from duels and skirmishes to romantic entanglements and political intrigues.