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A father intercepts letters from his daughter's lover of whom he does not approve and only reveals the secret when she is at death's door. Set in St Kilda, by the sea. (PB)
A practical joke played on an ugly Irishman on the Victorian diggings involving impersonation of a woman and preparations for a sham wedding with a drunken bride. Humorous. (PB)
A British regiment sets sail for North America from Cork, Ireland, with tragic consequences for a mysterious young Sergeant Smith and his wife who must be separated. Lively dialogue; interesting in terms of relations between army and sailors. (PB)