The curse of the wise woman
by Lord Dunsany
Popularity 4
A lyrical tale of an Irish teenager's adventures set against the Rising of 1916 and the last light of sunset. The supernatural element is muted. There is a long set piece of a fox hunt that is a jewel of its kind.
Irish Risingfox huntsIrish legendsnostalgiaFiction in EnglishWitchesFictionFiction, general