The Silver Fox

"The Silver Fox" by Martin Ross and E. Œ. Somerville is a captivating tale set in the late 1800s, moving between the landscapes of England and Ireland. The story follows Lady Susan and her circle, along with figures like Major Bunbury and Miss Slaney, as they deal with relationships and challenges. The opening introduces Lady Susan; even in the pleasant setting of Hurlingham with her friends and family, her hunger makes her irritable as she displays herself as superior and carefree, especially toward the newcomer, Miss Slaney. Slaney's observations reveal her mortification in the vivacious English socialite environment of traditions and the supernatural. The presence of a potentially supernatural silver fox, adds a layer of mystery tied to local folklore, adding an element that mirrors the complexities of Irish traditions.