George A. Birmingham 
Red Hand of Ulster 

The first few novels by James Owen Hannay, an Irish clergyman who wrote under the name "George A. Birmingham, " caused a national controversy and nearly imploded his career in the church when Catholics accused him of bigotry. Perhaps in response to this, Hannay’s literary style changed to focus more on humor. The Red Hand of Ulster addresses the rift between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland with lighthearted humor and wit.