Vintage John B, first published in 1977, recounting the exploits of the greatest Kerry matchmaker of them all. The easy-going conversational style and soft focus are well married to the poise and artistry of the true raconteur. It's no joke telling an anecdote in cold print - with no bar-counter to lean on and no eye to catch. And yet here it is, expertly done - the well-turned smile, the honest laugh cast for and hooked within seconds, and not a few pages with their own mild hilarity. But the humourless need not despair: the glint and balance of this little gem of Kerry quartz are worth enjoying for their own sake.