George Birmingham: 29 books

The essential collection of books by Irish novelist George A. Birmingham:General John Regan Gossamer Hyacinth The Island Mystery Lady Bountiful Lalage's Lovers Our Casualty And Other Stories A Padre in France Priscilla's Spies The Red Hand of Ulster The Simpkins Plot The Northern Iron

12 Complete Works of George A. Birmingham   A Padre in France General John Regan Gossamer Hyacinth Lady Bountiful Lalage's Lovers Our Casualty And Other Stories Priscilla's Spies The Island Mystery The Northern Iron The Red Hand of Ulster The Simpkins Plot  

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this...

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this...

The Detective Fiction Collection brings together 28 of the greatest detective classics ever written, by the greatest authors to ever live.  Featuring: IN A GROVE, by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa FANTOMAS, by Marcel Allain THE TRIUMPHS OF EUGENE VALMONT, by Robert Barr THE WOMAN IN BLACK, by...

James Owen Hannay, the Irish clergyman who wrote under the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham," began his literary career with a novel that addressed sensitive political matters in a serious manner. After that approach landed him in hot water in his native Ireland, Hannay adopted a new approach: he continued...

With the memoir A Padre in France, Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay (who used the pseudonym "George A. Birmingham") takes a break from the humorous political satires that were his typical stock in trade. Still, Hannay's characteristic wit and lighthearted take on life shine through in this firsthand account of his stint as a chaplain during World War I.

The first few novels by James Owen Hannay, an Irish clergyman who wrote under the name "George A. Birmingham," caused a national controversy and nearly imploded his career in the church when Catholics accused him of bigotry. Perhaps in response to this, Hannay's literary style changed to focus more on...

James Owen Hannay was an Irish clergyman who wrote dozens of novels, stories and plays under the pen name "George A. Birmingham." General John Regan is a sharp satirical play about a charming huckster who spearheads a campaign to honor a purported local hero by erecting a statue in his honor in the small...

Irish clergyman James Owen Hannay penned dozens of novels over the course of his career, many of which were published under the pseudonym George A. Birmingham. In the uproarious satire The Search Party, an unhinged anarchist settles in a small Irish community, setting off a series of increasingly ridiculous events.

George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 - 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist. Excerpt from the book: [...]some reason very few Englishmen undertake. "If the man's a millionaire," I said, "he won't care to dine with us-and he's probably...

Irish writer James Owen Hannay wrote under the pen name "George A. Birmingham," in part to keep his literary career distinct from his work as a clergyman. This delightful romp presents a charming account of a summer beach vacation in Ireland -- and a grudging friendship that unexpectedly blossoms into something more.

"George A. Birmingham" was one of the pen names used by James Owen Hannay, a lifelong Church of Ireland minister who also wrote novels and short stories. The tales collected in Our Casualty and Other Stories have a strong sense of place and are brimming with colorful Irish culture; many of the stories also have a military cast of characters.

"George A. Birmingham" was the pen name of James Owen Hannay, an Irish clergymen who wrote novels in his spare time. The Simpkins Plot is a fun, whimsical tale about a case of mistaken identity -- and the havoc it wreaks in a small Irish community full of quirky, one-of-a-kind characters.