Edith Oenone Somerville Books

Edith Somerville, also known as Martin Ross, was an Irish writer and painter. Her works, often penned in collaboration with Violet Martin (as Martin Ross), capture life in the Irish countryside with both humor and empathy. Somerville focused on depicting the intricate relationships between various social classes and navigating the transformations occurring in Ireland. Her writing style is characterized by sharp observation, vivid dialogue, and a penetrating insight into human nature.