Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds

by Robert Smith Surtees

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1017011931
• ISBN13: 9781017011937
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fox-hunting highjinks

Robert Smith Surtees devoted his life basically to two things: fox hunting and novel writing, actually combining both into a single pursuit. He wrote a number of delightful novels centering around the fox-hunting society in and about Durham, England; this was his last book, published posthumously, and among his best. Facey Romford is a confidence trickster who passes himself off as his wealthy namesake, using the other's stationery to pull off the switch. He becomes Master of the Hounds of the Heavyside Hunt, and from that vantage point we are privy to all kinds of characters and happenings. The novel ends with Facey and his new bride going to Australia, not in disgrace, as was hoped by all who knew him, but where his fortunes only increase and all is well. Surtees's humor is broad and ruthless, and his observations on what makes this society tick are keen and perceptive. The novel presents an entertaining look at the sporting side of Victorian England.