Bernard Charles Cronin (1884–1968), novelist, was born in England and came to Australia in 1890. After winning a scholarship to Dookie Agricultural College, he worked as a jackeroo in Victoria before moving to a cattle farm in north-western Tasmania. This experience and setting furnished several novels including The Sow's Ear (1933), the tale of a bitter forced marriage in a rural setting.Bernard Cronin was related tot he Ferris family and lived for a time with them at the Lemeah Guest House on Molbulk Rd. Children went to Emerald State SchoolCrimson coloured with black writing on the front cover and spine. No dust jacket. "The Sow's Ear" by Bernard Cronin. Published by Endeavour Press, first published 1933. Bernard Cronin lived for some time at the Lemeah Guest House on Monbulk Rd and his Children went to Emerald State School. Donated by Chris Brittonunclear name in hanwriting John A Incoll(?)bernard cronin, lemeah guest house, ferres family