The Sword of Justice. A Play. London: Headley Bros, [1918]. First Edition. Pp [4], 38, [2]. Two page preface and list of players with one page advertising other work by the author at end. Original paper wrappers, title label to upper cover. Light creasing to wrappers & scattered spotting to contents pages, overall a very good copy.

With a two-page preface by the author.

Written in 1918, after the British Government had abandoned Home Rule in Ireland, The Sword of Justice reflects Eva Gore-Booth’s deep engagement with social justice, pacifism, and Irish nationalism.

Eva Gore-Booth (1870–1926) was an Irish poet, playwright, and activist known for her contributions to literature, women’s suffrage, and social reform. She was the  younger sister of Constance Gore-Booth (Countess Markievicz), a prominent Irish revolutionary.