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The Day of Small Things

by O. Douglas ...

This book is a sequel to the earlier novel, The Proper Place, concerning an aristocratic Scottish family, the Rutherfurds, forced by circumstances to sell the family estate. Lady Jane has lost both of her sons in the recent Great War; the subsequent death of her husband and unexpected financial hardship prompts her one remaining child, a daughter, Nicole, to suggest they move to a smaller ... Read more

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This book is a sequel to the earlier novel, The Proper Place, concerning an aristocratic Scottish family, the Rutherfurds, forced by circumstances to sell the family estate. Lady Jane has lost both of her sons in the recent Great War; the subsequent death of her husband and unexpected financial hardship prompts her one remaining child, a daughter, Nicole, to suggest they move to a smaller
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Unforgettable, Unforgotten

by O. Douglas ...

Pen name O. Douglas. An interesting memoir of the author's family, especially her beloved brother John, the celebrated novelist and fifteenth Governor General of Canada, whom Anna visited in Canada. Illustrated with nicely chosen photographs. ... Read more

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Pen name O. Douglas. An interesting memoir of the author's family, especially her beloved brother John, the celebrated novelist and fifteenth Governor General of Canada, whom Anna visited in Canada. Illustrated with nicely chosen photographs.
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Ann and Her Mother (Autobiographical Novel)

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by O. Douglas, Travis Norton ...

In O. Douglas' novel 'Ann and Her Mother,' the author explores the complex relationship between a young woman named Ann and her mother in a small Scottish village. Written in a captivating and introspective style, the book delves into themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal growth. The narrative is rich in detail, vividly capturing the beauty of the Scottish countryside and ... Read more

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In O. Douglas' novel 'Ann and Her Mother,' the author explores the complex relationship between a young woman named Ann and her mother in a small Scottish village. Written in a captivating and introspective style, the book delves into themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal growth. The narrative is rich in detail, vividly capturing the beauty of the Scottish countryside and
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Penny Plain

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The story revolves around Jean Jardine, a young woman who lives with her aunt and uncle. Jean's life takes an unexpected turn when her cousin comes to stay, altering the dynamics within the household. The novel explores themes of family relationships, community life, and the aspirations and struggles of the characters.O. Douglas, known for her gentle and insightful storytelling, often portrayed ... Read more

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The story revolves around Jean Jardine, a young woman who lives with her aunt and uncle. Jean's life takes an unexpected turn when her cousin comes to stay, altering the dynamics within the household. The novel explores themes of family relationships, community life, and the aspirations and struggles of the characters.O. Douglas, known for her gentle and insightful storytelling, often portrayed
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Jane's Parlour

by O. Douglas ...

A domestic tale of country gentlefolk, between the Wars, and their families, friends and acquaintances, mostly in their beloved Scotland, but also in London. Jane’s Parlour is the cosy sanctum where Katharyn, wife, mother of five children and writer, retreats for peace and re-invigoration, serving as a symbol of a settled fulfilling country life. ... Read more

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A domestic tale of country gentlefolk, between the Wars, and their families, friends and acquaintances, mostly in their beloved Scotland, but also in London. Jane’s Parlour is the cosy sanctum where Katharyn, wife, mother of five children and writer, retreats for peace and re-invigoration, serving as a symbol of a settled fulfilling country life.
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Pink Sugar

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Kirsty Gilmour makes a home for herself in the Scottish Borders and takes under her wing a gentle old aunt and three motherless children; Barbara, Specky and Bad Bill. Originally written in the 1920s, Pink Sugar is full of perfectly drawn characters with old-fashioned values from a vanished world; a world of kindness and good manners, of generosity and self-restraint, and yet a world where poverty ... Read more

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Kirsty Gilmour makes a home for herself in the Scottish Borders and takes under her wing a gentle old aunt and three motherless children; Barbara, Specky and Bad Bill. Originally written in the 1920s, Pink Sugar is full of perfectly drawn characters with old-fashioned values from a vanished world; a world of kindness and good manners, of generosity and self-restraint, and yet a world where poverty
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The Proper Place

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The Proper Place is delightful reading and is Miss O. Douglas at her best. The story deals with the Rutherfurd family, who have to leave their beautiful country house and all their friends on Tweedside and settle in the littler Fife sea town of Kirkmeikle. Here, Lady Jane and the attractive, friendly Nicole rapidly make a niche for themselves until we feel it is indeed Kirkmeikle that is their ... Read more

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The Proper Place is delightful reading and is Miss O. Douglas at her best. The story deals with the Rutherfurd family, who have to leave their beautiful country house and all their friends on Tweedside and settle in the littler Fife sea town of Kirkmeikle. Here, Lady Jane and the attractive, friendly Nicole rapidly make a niche for themselves until we feel it is indeed Kirkmeikle that is their
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Priorsford

Scottish Historical Novel

by O. Douglas ...

Lady Bidsborough, formerly Jean Jardine of Priorsford, is now the mistress of Mintern Abbas, a grand home in England. She is also the mother of three children. When her husband Biddy feels a moral obligation to accompany a friend, who saved his life during the Great War, on a long trip, Jean decides to spend the winter in her beloved Priorsford. With a menagerie of children, pets, maids and a ... Read more

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Lady Bidsborough, formerly Jean Jardine of Priorsford, is now the mistress of Mintern Abbas, a grand home in England. She is also the mother of three children. When her husband Biddy feels a moral obligation to accompany a friend, who saved his life during the Great War, on a long trip, Jean decides to spend the winter in her beloved Priorsford. With a menagerie of children, pets, maids and a
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The Setons

by O. Douglas ...

The novel centers around the Seton family, who live in a small Scottish town. It follows their daily lives, relationships, and the personal growth of its members, particularly focusing on the themes of family, love, faith, and community. O. Douglas is known for her warm, comforting writing style, which often provides an intimate look at the lives of her characters and the values they hold dear. ... Read more

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The novel centers around the Seton family, who live in a small Scottish town. It follows their daily lives, relationships, and the personal growth of its members, particularly focusing on the themes of family, love, faith, and community. O. Douglas is known for her warm, comforting writing style, which often provides an intimate look at the lives of her characters and the values they hold dear.
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The Setons

by O. Douglas ...

The Setons depicts Scottish country life in the early 20th century, as young Elizabeth Seton uses her strength of character to keep the household together following her mother's death. A minor classic, The Setons remains as one of Olivia Douglas' best regarded and most readable novels. ... Read more

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The Setons depicts Scottish country life in the early 20th century, as young Elizabeth Seton uses her strength of character to keep the household together following her mother's death. A minor classic, The Setons remains as one of Olivia Douglas' best regarded and most readable novels.
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Penny Plain (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Gentle Scottish Small-Town Romance of Family, Genteel Poverty, and Postwar Domestic Life

by O. Douglas, Elowen Quenmere ...

Penny Plain is a delicately observed novel of Scottish domestic life, centred on Jean Jardine, whose affectionate management of a modest household becomes the moral axis of the story. Set in the Borders town of Priorsford, the book combines comedy of manners, romance, and quiet social criticism, rendering postwar genteel poverty with warmth rather than sentimentality. O. Douglas's style is lucid, ... Read more

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Penny Plain is a delicately observed novel of Scottish domestic life, centred on Jean Jardine, whose affectionate management of a modest household becomes the moral axis of the story. Set in the Borders town of Priorsford, the book combines comedy of manners, romance, and quiet social criticism, rendering postwar genteel poverty with warmth rather than sentimentality. O. Douglas's style is lucid,
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The Classic Collection of O. Douglas. Illustrated

The Proper Place, Jane's Parlour, Pink Sugar, Eliza for Common, Penny Plain and others

by O. Douglas ...

"The Classic Collection of O. Douglas: Illustrated" showcases a selection of works by the renowned Scottish author O. Douglas, known for her captivating storytelling and rich character development. This anthology includes illustrated editions of several of her most beloved novels, including "The Proper Place," "Jane's Parlour," "Pink Sugar," "Eliza for Common," "Penny Plain," and others. In "The ... Read more

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"The Classic Collection of O. Douglas: Illustrated" showcases a selection of works by the renowned Scottish author O. Douglas, known for her captivating storytelling and rich character development. This anthology includes illustrated editions of several of her most beloved novels, including "The Proper Place," "Jane's Parlour," "Pink Sugar," "Eliza for Common," "Penny Plain," and others. In "The
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