 First edition | |
| Author | Amanda McKittrick Ros |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | romance |
| Set in | Kent and New York, 1890s |
| Published | 1897 |
| Publisher | W&G Baird |
| Publication place | Ireland |
| Media type | Print: octavo |
| Pages | 189 |
| 823.8 | |
| LC Class | HQ734 .M355 |
| Followed by | Delina Delaney |
Irene Iddesleighnote is a romantic drama novel written by Amanda McKittrick Ros. Its publication in 1897 was financed by Ros's husband as a gift on their tenth wedding anniversary.[1] The plot centers around an adopted Canterbury noblewoman named Irene, her marriage to nobleman Sir John Dunfern, and her subsequent affair and elopement with her tutor. It has been widely considered one of the worst books of all time since its publication, and has been panned by critics for its excessive purple prose and poorly-constructed plot.
- ^ Dirda, Michael (22 August 2018). "Book World: What's the worst novel ever? It might be this 19th-century train wreck". Washington Post – via Gale.