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  • Compton Mackenzie, Collection

    Sir Compton Mackenzie, (1883–1972) was a prolific writer of fiction, biography, histories, and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur, and lifelong Scottish nationalist.It is described by Dr. John MacInnes (formerly of the School of Scottish Studies) as "one of the greatest works of English literature produced in the twentieth century."Sylvia & MichaelGuy and Pauline, 1915The Early ... Read more

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  • The Laird's Love

    Aileen has lost her parents and she is now solely responsible for herself and her younger brother. She is jaded and no longer wants to look for love because she is not even sure if true love even exists. Or if it is attainable for her. Suitors are plenty, but she is afraid to give her heart and risk having it broken.Quinn has recently become the Laird of the village, a huge responsibility for him ... Read more

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  • Extraordinary Women

    Themes and Variations

    First published in 1928, the same explosive year as Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness and Virginia Woolf's Orlando, Compton Mackenzie's Extraordinary Women: Theme and Variations remains one of the era's sharpest and funniest novels. Where Hall wrote tragedy and Woolf wrote fantasy, Mackenzie wrote comedy of manners, and it worked. His satire slipped past the censors that banned The Well of ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Compton MacKenzie

    The Complete Works of Compton MacKenzieThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Altar Steps2 - Carnival3 - Plashers Mead4 - Sinister Street, vol. 15 - Sinister Street, vol. 26 - The Passionate Elopement7 - Poor Relations8 - Kensington Rhymes9 - Rich Relatives10 - The Vanity Girl11 - The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett12 - Guy and Pauline... ... Read more

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  • The Passionate Elopement

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    The Passionate Elopement is a sparkling satire of manners set in Curtain Wells, a fashionable inland spa where health cures, flirtation, gossip, and social display are all part of the same ritual. From the disciplined morning promenades at the Pump Room to masquerades, valentine schemes, tea tables, and carefully staged public entertainments, the novel delights in exposing the absurd machinery of ... Read more

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  • Rich Relatives

    British author Compton MacKenzie was a brilliant chronicler of oddballs, eccentrics, and the clashes between classes. In Rich Relatives, he tells the story of fiercely independent Jasmine Grant, whose idyllic life in Italy is dashed to bits at the behest of her upper-class relations. Will she find a way to live life on her own terms? ... Read more

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  • Compton MacKenzie: The Best Works

    The Best Works of Compton MacKenzieCarnivalGuy and PaulinePlashers MeadSinister Street, vol. 1Sylvia & MichaelThe Altar StepsThe Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett ... Read more

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  • Poor Relations

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    Poor Relations follows John Touchwood, a witty but self-dramatizing playwright whose life is thrown into comic confusion by success, gossip, and the demands of family. On the Atlantic crossing home from New York, he basks in theatrical triumphs, rereads affectionate and exasperating letters from relatives, and falls into a flirtation with the reserved Miss Hamilton and her sharp companion Miss ... Read more

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  • Rogues and vagabonds

    Welcome to the captivating world of "Rogues and Vagabonds" by Compton MacKenzie, where humor meets adventure and the spirit of mischief reigns supreme.Embark on a rollicking journey through the streets of London with MacKenzie's vivid characters, who navigate the highs and lows of life with wit and irrepressible charm. From con artists to lovable rogues, each page brims with colorful personalities ... Read more

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  • Sinister Street, Vol 1

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

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    Sinister Street is a 1913–1914 novel by Compton Mackenzie. It is a kind of Bildungsroman or novel about growing up, and concerns two children, Michael Fane and his sister Stella. Both of them are born out of wedlock, something which was frowned upon at the time, but to rich parents. In the UK, the novel was published in two volumes. However, in the United States, the volumes appeared as two ... Read more

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  • The Seven Ages of Woman

    "The Seven Ages of Woman" likely explores the various stages of a woman's life, from childhood to old age, drawing inspiration from the famous monologue on the seven ages of man in William Shakespeare's "As You Like It."Compton MacKenzie, known for his wit and keen observations of human nature, likely imbues the play with humor, insight, and perhaps a touch of social commentary. Through a series ... Read more

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  • Rogues and vagabonds

    In "Rogues and Vagabonds," Compton MacKenzie presents a captivating exploration of the underbelly of society, infusing his narrative with rich characterizations and a distinctively humorous prose style. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, the novel intricately weaves together tales of the marginalized and the misfits, revealing their struggles and triumphs. The literary context ... Read more

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