The Leprechaun of Killmeen by Seumas O'Kelly (CP114)

Published 1964: Second Edition / Softcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated throughout

Original pictorial stiff card covers. 93 very clean and bright pages, speckled foxing on the edges. Slight shelf wear on covers consistent with age. Overall a well preserved and very scarce original publication. (CP114)

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The Leprechaun of Killmeen is a novel written by Seumas O'Kelly and originally published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Killmeen, where the inhabitants are struggling to make ends meet. The novel centers around the character of Tim Casey, a poor farmer who is known for his quick wit and cunning. One day, Tim comes across a leprechaun who promises to grant him three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Tim uses his wishes to try and improve his lot in life, but things don't always go as planned. Along the way, he must contend with rival farmers, greedy landlords, and the unpredictable nature of the leprechaun himself. The Leprechaun of Killmeen is a humorous and engaging tale that explores themes of luck, greed, and the power of storytelling in Irish folklore.

Reviews:
The Leprechaun of Kilmeen must be the best of them! Clever, cunning and even kindly when needs be, you'll wonder how is he going to save himself and his gold as he gets into the most perilous predicaments that the human folk of Kilmeen can devise :-)

A wonderful period read with intriguing background details from another century but still easy and enjoyable to read today.

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