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by Martin Ross, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville
A newly appointed Resident Magistrate arrives in the Irish countryside full of hope, freshly married and eager to make a fresh start. He trades the polished corridors of city life for a ramshackle estate that promises shooting grounds, a roof that still holds, and endless possibilities—at least on paper. The moment he steps through the door, the house greets him with creaking hinges, damp floors and a chorus of quirky locals who seem determined to test his resolve.
The narrative follows his early trials: a feuding plumber and carpenter turning renovations into a battlefield, a no‑nonsense housekeeper named Cadogan who rules the household with a curtsey and a cracked cap, and the ever‑present rain that seeps through broken eaves. Through sharp wit and gentle self‑deprecation, the magistrate learns the art of surviving in a community where tradition, humor, and stubbornness intertwine, offering listeners a charming glimpse into the everyday absurdities of rural Irish life.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (403K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-01-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1915
A sharp-eyed Irish writer best remembered as one half of Somerville and Ross, she helped create comic and deeply observant stories about country life, class, and character. Her work still stands out for its wit, warmth, and memorable feel for place.
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1858–1949
Best known as one half of the writing duo Somerville and Ross, she brought late-19th-century Irish life to the page with wit, sharp observation, and a real feel for place. Her books range from comic country tales to darker, more searching fiction.
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