LADY of The Chase is a new book celebrating the life and hunting diaries of Daphne Moore, regarded as the doyenne of the hounds’ world.

Edited and illustrated by Alastair Jackson, the book sheds light on a lost world. Daphne Moore is known to many in the hounds’ fraternity for her expert knowledge. For many years, she reported for Horse and Hound, following packs on foot. Her personal illustrated diaries form the backbone of this 224-page hardback book. The book is available from this September from Brian McDonogh to order at €30 each, plus €5 to cover postal costs.