The Deemster Collected Works through a different publisher, he would have to pay £350 to Chatto & Windus for the rights to "The Deemster". The novel is set in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Thorkell Mylrea buys himself into becoming a Deemster (or judge) on the Isle of Man. He then uses his influence to have his brother, Gilcrist, appointed Bishop, but Gilcrist disappoints him in being good, pious and beyond bribery. In contrast to their father, the Deemster's children, Ewan and Mona, grow up to become a conscientious and diligent priest and a caring and good woman. In contrast,
Terminology of the British Isles abroad through Irish Consular services and the local Irish Embassy. As per the Irish nationality law, any person born on the island of Ireland before 2005, or otherwise a first generation descendant of such a person, is allowed to apply for an Irish passport. As such, people born in Northern Ireland and their children may be Irish citizens and hold an Irish passport if they choose. Under the Interpretation Act 1978 of the United Kingdom, the legal term British Islands (as opposed to the geographical term "British Isles") refers to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, together