Letters of a Love-hungry Farmer and Other Irish StoriesRoberts Rinehart Publishers, 1997 - 383 sider The stories in this hilarious collection of five short novels are told through a series of fictional letters between a wide range of colorful characters drawn from Irish life in the hill country that divides the counties of Cork and Kerry. Letters of a Love-Hungry Farmer - an account of John Bosco McLane's search for a female companion; Letters of a Matchmaker - a small farmer involved in the delicate business of finding mates for the unattached; Letters of a Successful T.D. - the career and family life of a member of the Irish Parliament climbing the political ladder; Letters of a Parish Priest - Father Martin O'Mora's quest to root out sin among his parishioners; and Letters of a Country Postman - a gossipy postman tries to discover secrets hidden within the envelopes he delivers. |
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... told him I would lower it when he told me what he planned to do for Bridget Day . " What do you want me to do ? " He was a changed man . The fear showed in his voice . " I want her to have a university education , ” I told him , “ and I ...
... told him I would lower it when he told me what he planned to do for Bridget Day . " What do you want me to do ? " He was a changed man . The fear showed in his voice . " I want her to have a university education , ” I told him , “ and I ...
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... told him . He rubbed his jaw at this , opened his eyes and pursed his lips . It was obvious that he had more drink taken than I first thought . " Miss Daisy Redlap , ” he repeated . " Yes , " I said . " Does this mean I am not to see ...
... told him . He rubbed his jaw at this , opened his eyes and pursed his lips . It was obvious that he had more drink taken than I first thought . " Miss Daisy Redlap , ” he repeated . " Yes , " I said . " Does this mean I am not to see ...
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... told him . " You are only twenty - seven . " " You're jealous , " he said . He then grabbed me by the throat . " If you so much as mention her name again , " he threatened , " I'll guzzle you . " He was obviously out of his mind on the ...
... told him . " You are only twenty - seven . " " You're jealous , " he said . He then grabbed me by the throat . " If you so much as mention her name again , " he threatened , " I'll guzzle you . " He was obviously out of his mind on the ...
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