George A. Birmingham
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay, Irish clergyman and prolific novelist. He was active in the Gaelic League, but strained his relations with Irish nationalists by supporting Robert Lindsay Crawford in his opposition to clerical control of education.
Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918
In a world touched by war, everyday people find themselves in absurd and poignant situations as they attempt to grapple with duty, sacrifice, and the realities of conflict.
By George A. Birmingham
The Island Mystery
Amidst war and whispers, an island's fate hangs in the balance as kings, millionaires, and secret plots collide.
By George A. Birmingham
The Northern Iron
Amidst political unrest in 18th-century Ireland, a young man must choose between family duty, forbidden love, and a rebellion stirred by a mysterious relative's return.
By George A. Birmingham
From Dublin to Chicago: Some Notes on a Tour in America
Journey with an Irish author as he crosses the Atlantic, searching for American understanding and adventure, where every encounter shapes his view of a land built on dreams and departures.
By George A. Birmingham
A Padre in France
Witness the surprisingly human side of war through the eyes of a chaplain who finds himself navigating military absurdities and unexpected connections far from the front lines.
By George A. Birmingham
The Simpkins Plot
Amidst a chaotic train station, a judge encounters a mysterious doppelganger and a novelist seeks solace, igniting a tale of mistaken identities and societal expectations.
By George A. Birmingham
Priscilla's Spies
When a sports hero’s injury throws a wrench into his summer plans, his spirited cousin drags him into a hilarious hunt for a possible spy along the bay.
By George A. Birmingham
Hyacinth
Watch as a clergyman finds his life changed by tragedy and marriage in 19th-century Ireland, balancing his original religious enthusiasm with new responsibilities as a husband and father.
By George A. Birmingham
The Smuggler's Cave
A quiet village's historical pageant ignites scandal.
By George A. Birmingham
The Red Hand of Ulster
An unsatisfied millionaire and his Irish secretary ignite a revolution in Ireland, leading to thrilling adventures and looming political turmoil.
By George A. Birmingham
General John Regan
When an American arrives in a small Irish town seeking to honor a long-forgotten hero with a grand statue, the townsfolk scramble to invent a history worthy of the monument, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and political shenanigans.
By George A. Birmingham
Lalage's Lovers
In a world of laughter and social expectation a spirited young woman's clever antics and unique perspective challenge the status quo.
By George A. Birmingham
The Search Party
In a small Irish town, a doctor's quest for acceptance takes a thrilling turn as he investigates the secretive life of an enigmatic newcomer.
By George A. Birmingham
Gossamer
An unlikely friendship ignites on the open sea, sparking questions of home and honor, as two men with different hearts find themselves entangled in a high-stakes game where fortunes and principles hang in the balance.
By George A. Birmingham
Lady Bountiful
A former cook's unexpected marriage to a baronet leads her to cleverly turn her Irish town's society, class, and economy on its head.
By George A. Birmingham