REVIEW: In the book mentioned below, there is a panoramic view of the Catholic middle class - a social stratum that has until now received little attention. In 1802, Daniel O'CONNELL, the Co. Kerry barrister who became known as the "liberator" for his work toward Catholic emancipation, secretly married a distant cousin, Mary O'CONNELL of Tralee. By doing so he jeopardized his inheritance, but forged a bond that would last until Mary's death in 1836. In 1998, "The World of Mary O'Connell 1778-1836," by Erin I. Bishop was published. You might want to look for a copy if the subject interests you. This biography of Mary O'CONNELL examines letters between the two as well as other family correspondence to provide a fascinating study of social and domestic life in early 19th century Ireland -- dealing with love, marriage, motherhood, family, sickness and health and religion. Mary is viewed in her own right, as a person and as a woman, rather than with the usual view of how Daniel O'Connell perceived her or how she affected his life. Her story helps to fill a gap in the history of women in Ireland.