The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, written by William Hamilton Maxwell and published in 1851, is a novel set in early 19th century Ireland. The story follows the life of Hector O'Halloran, a young man from a wealthy family who, due to his father's gambling debts, is forced to leave his comfortable life in Dublin and seek his fortune elsewhere.Hector sets off on a series of adventures, encountering a variety of colorful characters along the way. He...