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When Squire Brown learns of old Corney O鈥橬eill鈥檚 murder, he summons his Bailiff to answer the howl of protest from his law abiding tenants. But when the Squire himself is found murdered, the community recoils in disbelief as the Police arrest a man they consider incapable of such a crime, the Widow Hunter鈥檚 son, Johnny.

Wesley Greenhill Lyttle was born in Newtownards in 1844 and was author of a number of books, including Betsy Gray and Daft Eddie. Through his writing he has left an invaluable record of life and language in North Down and the Ards during the latter half of the 19th Century.

Ian McElhinney is one of Northern Ireland鈥檚 finest actors. His recent credits include Derry Girls, Star Wars, Bloodlands, Game of Thrones and Dr Who.

Read by Ian McElhinney
Abridged and directed by Eoin O鈥機allaghan