The Irish R.M. Complete: All the Stories in One Volume by E. OE Somerville and Martin Ross (PT110)

Published 1973: Hardcover / Very Good Condition

Original green cloth with yellow titles on the spine and original pictorial dust jacket. 437 very clean and bright pages, mild speckled edges. Boards slightly rubbed with time, Slight shelf wear on dust jacket and slightly rubbed with time consistent with age. (PT110)

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Edith Somerville (1858-1949) and her cousin Violet Martin (1862-1915), collaborated to write sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic tales of Irish life, under the name of Somerville & Ross. Among their best-loved stories are those narrating incidents in the life of Major Sinclair Yeates, Resident Magistrate at Skebawn. Published between 1899 and 1915, these Irish R.M. stories are filled with humour and astute character sketches. Google Books.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2023
Format: Paperback
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This was one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in years, although it won't be for everyone. First off, you should know that there is a LOT of riding to hounds, which to some will become repetitious. But it's always to a valid plot purpose, and the action is skillfully (and often riotously) described. Second, you need to enjoy turn of the 19th century prose. If you do, you'll fine it delightful. The metaphors consistently made me smile, and the humor is beautifully sly, clever and abundant.


Throughout, the characters are varied and well drawn, and the authors had the good sense not to attempt to explain or delve too deeply into the inner workings of Mr. Flurry Knox, the central ally, frequent antagonist, and always on the make horse dealer who figures into almost all of the stories. He remains on the last page as inscrutable to the reader as he is to the main character, personifying the Irish psyche that always seems just beyond the Irish R.M.'s grasp.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2018
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In my time I have bene lucky enough to take part in feild sports in this part of Ireland. The people as just as over top, the horses just as good, and the country superb! Anyone wiith a rural background will appreciate this book and the jokes. Pottten by the way is wonderful stuff! Leaves you clear headed and able to think with complete clarity. It's from the neck down that your body refuses to answer.