"The Eve before St. Patrick's Day" is a fascinating historical novel by the famous Irish writer Charles James Lever. The author describes in detail the life of an Irish village, its inhabitants and traditions, introducing the reader to the atmosphere of St. Patrick's Eve. The book depicts vivid images and unpredictable turns of events, reflecting the complex relationships of domestic, religious and political conflicts in Ireland in the 19th century. "The evening before St. Patrick's Day" is a fascinating literary embodiment of the Irish soul and history, which will not leave any reader indifferent.