The Collected Novels by O. Douglas
The Collected Novels by O. Douglas

Author: Anna Buchan

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 894

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"Olivia in India" – Olivia, a young Scotswoman, takes a trip to India to visit her brother, who is a civil servant. Through her letters, we follow Olivia's ocean voyage to India, her stay in Calcutta, and her visits to outlying posts. "The Setons" is a tale of a Scottish clergyman and his family, cheerful and diligent in their faith. The heroine is Elizabeth Seton, clever and hard-working daughter of a Scottish minister whose happiness gets upset by the beginning of the Great War. Her loved ones go off to fight and Elizabeth faces the concerns about losing friends, while her father struggles to provide the support for women in their community who are losing their husbands, brothers and sons. "Penny Plain" – The impoverished Jardine family of siblings lives in a small town of Priorsford, Scotland. Their heroine is Jean, the oldest one at 23, who looks after her three younger brothers. Their situation changes when a wealthy and sophisticated lady from London names Pamela moves nearby and makes acquaintance with the Jardins. Pamela has an eligible younger brother who takes an interest to Jean. "Ann and Her Mother" – Ann's mother, Ann, and their long-serving servant, reminisce about family life in the past. The mother's story starts with a youthful marriage in the Borders, followed by raising six children while being a busy minister's wife first in Fife and then in Glasgow. "Pink Sugar" – After spending past 20 years travelling around the world with her glamorous stepmother, Kirsty Gilmour, a 30 years old Scottish woman goes back to Scotland. Her stepmother has died and left her with a decent amount of money and the freedom to do what she pleases for the first time in her life. She chooses to buy a cottage in a small Scottish village and she decides to share it with other people as she desires to "live for others".

Penny Plain
Penny Plain

Author: O. Douglas

Publisher:

Published: 1920

Total Pages: 324

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The Cinderella story of Jean Jardine, a Scottish girl raising her younger brothers on her own... until a mysterious stranger asks for her hospitality. Part romance, part family story, and part small town semi-satire.

The Complete Works of O. Douglas
The Complete Works of O. Douglas

Author: O. Douglas (Anna Buchan)

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-13

Total Pages: 2452

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The Complete Works of O. Douglas presents a collection of heartwarming and thought-provoking novels, showcasing the quintessential British countryside setting and the complexities of everyday life. Anna Buchan, writing under the pseudonym O. Douglas, captures the essence of human relationships, the struggles of women in the early 20th century, and the importance of community through her beautifully crafted prose and vivid descriptions. Her novels are reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell, yet with a unique charm and warmth that is distinctively her own. Anna Buchan, the sister of the renowned author John Buchan, draws inspiration from her own experiences growing up in Scotland, infusing her novels with a deep understanding of human nature and a keen eye for detail. Her personal connection to the landscapes and people of rural Scotland enriches her writing, creating a sense of authenticity and intimacy that resonates with readers. The Complete Works of O. Douglas is a must-read for lovers of classic British literature, offering a delightful escape into a world of charm, wit, and poignant storytelling. Buchan's novels remain timeless treasures that continue to captivate readers with their enduring themes of love, family, and the beauty of everyday life.

The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases Book for Effective Managers
The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases Book for Effective Managers

Author: Linda Eve Diamond

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2008-09-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780071485654

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The average manager doesn't have time to take classes or read lengthy volumes on managing techniques. Instead, you need to know right now what to say to coach and motivate your employees. With hundreds of ready-to-use phrases you can use in a wide variety of situations, The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Managers is the ultimate reference for motivating, managing, and growing employees.

The Setons
The Setons

Author: O. Douglas

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-11-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9359951285

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"The Setons" is a book by O. Douglas, that is the pen name of Scottish author Anna Buchan. This story takes vicinity inside the made-up Scottish city of Priorsford, that is a stunning putting for a heartwarming look at circle of relatives, network, and the energy of affection to exchange everything. The tale is ready the Seton own family, especially Jean, a young girl who's trying to find her very own happiness and address the issues of existence. As the characters address the challenges of residing in a small metropolis, O. Douglas skillfully crafts a story that feels actual and warm. Jean's journey receives snarled with the larger problems occurring in the Seton circle of relatives, displaying the strong ties that hold them all collectively. The book is known for its fine portrayal of Scottish life and the close ties between humans within the community. O. Douglas writes about characters with loads of depth and truth, shooting the subtleties of relationships among people. There are humorous, romantic, and sad components in the tale, which makes for a charming tapestry of emotions. The charming tale "The Setons" by way of O. Douglas suggests how good a storyteller she is. The story covers not unusual themes like love, resilience, and the importance of networks.

Feature Film
Feature Film

Author: Douglas Gordon

Publisher: Artangel Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 138

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A work concerned with Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film, Vertigo, and with Bernard Hermann's original music written for the film. Sound disc contains Bernard Hermann's soundtrack.

Notes from a Writer's Book of Cures and Spells
Notes from a Writer's Book of Cures and Spells

Author: Marcia Douglas

Publisher: Peepal Tree Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 170

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""Writing is a cover for necromancy", Carmen Innocencia accuses her creator, Flamingo Tongue, a young Jamaican writer. Carmen is not the only one of Flamingo's creations to confront her author, for her characters and their tragic, heartening story come vividly alive, perhaps too alive, and just to make sure she can control them, Flamingo makes doll figures of them, but even then... There is Alva Donovan, blinded in childhood, with one seeing eye, one dreaming eye, with whom Flamingo exchanges shoes and in whom she begins to fear she will lose herself. There are the other members of the Donovan family: Dahlia, Paul aka Made in China, and their parents Mama Milly and Daddy Clive the bee-keeper whose sudden, violent deaths set up the patterns of separation and eventual reconnection and healing that run through the novel. As Carmen's accusation suggests, this is a novel set at the cross-roads between the living and the dead - and the cemetery literally becomes the refuge of the orphaned children - between the harsh realities of the violence which spills over from an election campaign and a world where dreams, spirit possession and women who become snails are just as real."--BOOK JACKET.

The Codex
The Codex

Author: Douglas Preston

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2011-02-23

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 0330467034

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Greetings from the dead,' declares Maxwell Broadbent in the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems and artefacts before vanishing - along with his entire collection - from his mansion in New Mexico. As a final challenge to his three sons, Broadbent has buried himself and his treasure somewhere in the world, hidden away like an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. If the sons wish to claim their fabulous inheritance, they must find their father's carefully concealed tomb. The race is on, but among the treasures is an ancient Mayan codex that may hold a secret far more important than the wealth of riches around it, and the brothers aren't the only ones in pursuit.

The Complete Works
The Complete Works

Author: Anna Buchan

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 2451

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This edition includes: Novels: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own Unforgettable, Unforgotten – A Memoir

THE COLLECTED NOVELS OF E. M. DELAFIELD (6 Titles in One Edition)
THE COLLECTED NOVELS OF E. M. DELAFIELD (6 Titles in One Edition)

Author: E. M. Delafield

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 1398

ISBN-13: 8027202361

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"Zella Sees Herself" (1915) - Zella is a beautiful orphan who must come to terms with her mother's death in a largely hostile world. The Novel is largely autobiographical and the first written work of E. M. Delafield. "The War-Workers" (1918) - The travails of working in a Supply Depot under the tyrannical control of Charmain Vivian, who meets her match in a newly arrived clergyman's daughter Grace Jones. "Consequences" (1919) - A young woman entering a convent. Its heroine, Alex Clare, refuses to marry the only young man to make her an offer of marriage, and, finding herself regarded as a failure by society, must resort to convent life. "Tension" (1920) - Pauline Marchrose is a successful candidate, a woman claiming to be 28 but probably in her early thirties, when women are only beginning to fight for their rights and for equal opportunities. "The Heel of Achilles" (1921) - A middle-class young woman Lydia Raymond who intends to marry "above her" during the first world war in England while her daughter Jane rebels against her. "Humbug: A Study in Education" (1922) - The protagonist Lilly is a charming character who in spite of believing in the goodness of things is bogged down by her family and society to conform. E. M. Delafield (1890-1943) was a prolific English author. She is best known for her largely autobiographical works like Zella Sees Herself, The Provincial Lady Series etc. which look at the lives of upper-middle class Englishwomen.