Aristocrats is a novel written by Brian Moore that tells the story of the O'Hara family, a wealthy and influential Irish family living in Dublin in the early 20th century. The novel follows the lives of the five O'Hara children - Eileen, Maureen, Claire, Declan, and Roger - as they navigate the complexities of their privileged upbringing and the changing political landscape of Ireland.
As the O'Hara children come of age, they must confront their own desires and ambitions, as well as the expectations placed upon them by society and their family. Eileen, the eldest daughter, struggles to find her place in a world that values tradition and conformity, while Maureen rebels against the constraints of her gender and class.
Meanwhile, Claire becomes involved in the Irish nationalist movement, Declan grapples with his sexuality, and Roger seeks to escape the confines of his family's wealth and privilege. Through their individual journeys, the O'Hara children must confront the contradictions and hypocrisies of their upbringing, as well as the harsh realities of a changing world.
Aristocrats is a powerful and poignant exploration of family, identity, and the struggle for self-determination in a society that values tradition and conformity above all else.