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Violet Flint
A little mystery surrounds this late-19th-century writer, best known for a playful golf poem set in St Andrews. Her work mixes local color, humor, and a touch of the supernatural, making it an unusual find for listeners who enjoy vintage Scottish storytelling.
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About the author
Very little biographical information about Violet Flint has been confirmed from the sources I found. She is known as the author of A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil on the Links of St. Andrews, published in 1897 and later preserved by Project Gutenberg and other library archives.
The book itself offers one intriguing clue: in its prefatory note, the narrator describes herself as "a lady medical student" studying in London and visiting St Andrews. Because this appears within the work, it may reflect the author's background, but I could not confirm it independently, so it is best treated with caution.
What does come through clearly is the character of the writing. Violet Flint's surviving work is light, witty, and steeped in the atmosphere of Scottish golf culture, blending sporting life with folklore in a way that still feels distinctive today.