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Through Connemara in a governess cart

By E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Two Irish cousins trade dreary London weather for a lively, unpredictable journey through Connemara, filled with comical mishaps and colorful characters.

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2019-04-25
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"Through Connemara in a Governess Cart" by E. Œ. Somerville, is a late 19th-century tale chronicling the escapades of two Irish cousins exploring the beautiful Connemara region. The narrative chronicles their humorous struggles and interactions with the local culture and landscape. The cousins begin their adventure leaving London after a long wait for better weather, which leads to their whimsical decision to return to their homeland in Connemara. Throughout their journey in Ireland, amusing misadventures occur, including chaotic encounters with local transportation, temperamental horses, and vibrant fellow travelers, highlighting their unique personalities. This sets the tone for a mix of humor, scenic views, and insightful glimpses of life in Ireland, tempting readers to witness the unfolding adventures.

About the Author

Edith Anna Œnone Somerville was an Irish novelist who habitually signed herself as "E. Œ. Somerville". She wrote in collaboration with her cousin "Martin Ross" under the pseudonym "Somerville and Ross". Together they published a series of fourteen stories and novels, the most popular of which were The Real Charlotte, published in 1894, and Some Experiences of an Irish R. M., published in 1899.

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