Molly Keane

Molly Keane

Molly Keane also wrote as: M.J. Farrell.

Molly Keane was born in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland on July 20th, 1904 and passed away at the age of 91 on April 22nd, 1996.

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Molly Keane Stats: The highest rated book by Molly Keane on Book Notification is Loving and Giving / Queen Lear, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Molly Keane on Book Notification is Loving and Giving / Queen Lear, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Molly Keane books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Knight of Cheerful Countenance (As: M.J. Farrell)
1921
2
Young Entry (As: M.J. Farrell)
Young Entry (As: M.J. Farrell)
1928
3
Taking Chances (As: M.J. Farrell)
Taking Chances (As: M.J. Farrell)
1929
4
Mad Puppetstown (As: M.J. Farrell)
Mad Puppetstown (As: M.J. Farrell)
1931
5
Red Letter Days ( As: M.J. Farrell)
Red Letter Days ( As: M.J. Farrell)
1933
6
Point to Point ( As: M.J. Farrell)
Point to Point ( As: M.J. Farrell)
1933
7
Devoted Ladies (As: M.J. Farrell)
Devoted Ladies (As: M.J. Farrell)
1934
8
Full House (As: M.J. Farrell)
Full House (As: M.J. Farrell)
1935
9
Conversation Piece (As: M.J. Farrell)
Conversation Piece (As: M.J. Farrell)
1937
10
The Rising Tide (As: M.J. Farrell)
The Rising Tide (As: M.J. Farrell)
1937
11
Two Days In Aragon (As: M.J. Farrell)
Two Days In Aragon (As: M.J. Farrell)
1941
12
The Enchanting Witch ( As: M.J. Farrell)
The Enchanting Witch ( As: M.J. Farrell)
1951
13
Loving Without Tears (As: M.J. Farrell)
Loving Without Tears (As: M.J. Farrell)
1951
14
Treasure Hunt (As: M.J. Farrell)
Treasure Hunt (As: M.J. Farrell)
1952
15
Good Behaviour
1981
16
Time After Time
1983
17
10
Loving and Giving / Queen Lear
1988

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Molly Keane Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Molly Keane's Ireland
1994
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Molly Keane: Biography

Molly Keane (Mary Nesta Skrine) was born on July 20th, 1904. Molly passed away April 22nd, 1996 at 91 years old. Molly Keane was born in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.

Molly Keane (Mary Nesta Skrine) is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 17 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1921 with the novel The Knight of Cheerful Countenance. The most recently released novel was Loving and Giving / Queen Lear which was released in 1988.

Molly Keane also wrote the Non-Fiction Books series which has 2 books including Molly Keane's Book of Nursery Cooking and Childhood Reflections and Molly Keane's Nursery Cooking.

Molly's novel Good Behaviour was adapted to a radio play in 1996.

Wrote her first novels and plays under the M.J. Farrell pen name because "for a woman to read a book, let alone write one was viewed with alarm; I would have been banned from every respectable house in Co. Carlow."

Molly Keane: Awards & Accolades

Keane's book, Good Behaviour was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1981.

Molly Keane: TV/Movies Based on Books

Good Behaviour by Molly Keane was adapted to a 1983 television serial by Hugh Whitemore, produced by the BBC.

Molly Keane's novel Time After Time was adapted into an episode of the BBC TV anthology series Screen Two in 1986.

Treasure Hunt was made into a film in 1952, directed by John Paddy Carstairs.

Keane's play Spring Meeting was made into a film in 1941.

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Molly Keane: F.A.Q

When was Molly Keane Born?

Molly Keane was born on July 20th, 1904.

When did Molly Keane die?

Molly Keane died on April 22nd, 1996 at 91 years old.

Where was Molly Keane Born?

Molly Keane was born in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.

What was the first book Molly Keane wrote?

The first novel written by Molly Keane was The Knight of Cheerful Countenance, published in 1921.

What was the most recent book Molly Keane wrote?

Her most recently released work was Loving and Giving / Queen Lear on January 1st, 1988.

How many books has Molly Keane written?

Molly Keane has written 19 books. 17 Standalone Novels, 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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