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  • Penny Plain

    by O. Douglas ...
    Penny Plain by O. Douglas is a warm, uplifting, and beautifully written novel that captures the charm of everyday life through memorable characters, gentle humor, and heartfelt observations. Known for her ability to create comforting and engaging stories, O. Douglas presents a narrative that celebrates friendship, family, resilience, and the quiet joys found in ordinary experiences. Set within a ... Read more

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  • Olivia in India

    by O. Douglas ...
    Olivia in India by O. Douglas is a charming and engaging novel that combines travel, humor, and keen social observation in a delightful portrait of life abroad. Written with warmth and wit, the book follows Olivia as she experiences the sights, customs, and daily rhythms of India, offering readers an entertaining blend of personal reflection, cultural encounters, and gentle comedy. Through letters ... Read more

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  • Olivia in India

    by O. Douglas ...
    The story likely follows the adventures or experiences of Olivia, the main character, during her time in India. O. Douglas's works often explored themes of family, relationships, and personal growth, and "Olivia in India" might portray the protagonist's encounters, relationships, and discoveries while navigating life in a new and culturally rich setting.Anna Buchan, writing as O. Douglas, was ... Read more

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  • Penny Plain (Annotated)

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

    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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  • Priorsford

    Enriched edition. Scottish Historical Novel

    In "Priorsford," O. Douglas weaves a rich tapestry of life in a small Scottish village, capturing the nuances of human relationships with both sensitivity and humor. Set against the backdrop of the serene landscapes of the Scottish Borders, the narrative is imbued with a strong sense of place and community, reflecting the author's keen observations of rural life. Douglas employs a lyrical prose ... Read more

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  • Penny Plain

    by O. Douglas ...
    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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  • 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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  • Pink Sugar

    by O. Douglas ...
    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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  • The Proper Place

    by O. Douglas ...
    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 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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  • Priorsford

    Enriched edition.

    Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Scottish Borders, O. Douglas's "Priorsford" unfolds a rich tapestry of life in a close-knit community, illuminated by the interactions of its endearing characters. With its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, the novel captures the essence of everyday existence, reflecting themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human emotions. Douglas employs a ... Read more

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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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