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- Birth nameMary Nesta Skrine
- Molly Keane was born on July 4, 1904 in Ballyrankin, County Kildare, Ireland. She was a writer, known for Three Wise Brides (1941), Treasure Hunt (1952) and Spring Meeting (1938). She was married to Robert Keane. She died on April 22, 1996 in Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland.
- SpouseRobert Keane(1938 - 1946) (his death, 2 children)
- Caustic observation of the impoverished yet snobbish Anglo-Irish landed gentry between the wars.
- In the 1930s, wrote novels and plays under the pseudonym M.J. Farrell.
- Took the pseudonym M.J. Farrell from a pub sign, concerned that local society would shun her in a time when respectable young ladies did not write.
- Had two daughters: Sally and Virginia.
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