Rose Burnett, Martie Stweart and Alex Kelsie grew up in the "Colonies", a housing development by the Water of Leith. Only Rose, a lawyer's daughter, did not belong. Still, when Alex and Martie both decided...

Josie Morrow and Lina Braid are the best of friends. But although Josie has an "understanding" with Agnus, Lina's brother, her mother has far more grandiose plans than for her to marry a local boy. She...

Maeve O'Donovan has arrived in Edinburgh from County Cork, trying to forget her unrequited love for the man who has since married her cousin. However, life in a strange city is at first difficult and...

The Millar family live next door to the Riettis on Ginger Street, a row of Victorian tenements on Edinburgh's south side but their circumstances couldn't be more different. Ruth Millar would like to stay...

After their parents die, Leslie Mackenzie and her two siblings are taken in by their Auntie Peg. Leslie knows that given the poverty and unemployment in and around Leith, she is lucky to have a roof over...

A land- a building of several storeys of separate dwellings communicating by a common stair. Madge Ritchie moves her three young daughters into Catherine's Land when the death of her husband leaves them...

Forced by the post-war boom to leave their shabby Edinburgh tenement for a new bungalow on the outskirts on the city, Madge Gilbride is comforted by the fact that at least she has her family near her....

The war has brought devastating changes to the people of Portobello, a seaside district of Edinburgh. But as VE day nears, Tess Gillespie and her mother are feeling hopeful. Tess is looking forward to...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's 'Christmas Roses and Other Stories' is a collection of captivating tales set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing the author's ability to delve into the complexities...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, Tante, delves into the complexities of relationships within a wealthy American family living in Europe. The narrative is filled with subtle psychological insights and explores...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's 'A Fountain Sealed' is a captivating novel set in the early 20th century that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and societal expectations. Sedgwick's poignant prose and...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, 'The Dull Miss Archinard', is a compelling work of literature set in the late 19th century England. The book delves into the intricacies of upper-class society, exploring...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's collection of short stories, including 'The Nest,' 'The White Pagoda,' 'The Suicide,' 'A Forsaken Temple,' and 'Miss Jones and the Masterpiece,' showcases her impeccable literary...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, 'Franklin Kane', delves into the complex themes of love, duty, and societal expectations in the early 20th century. Sedgwick's writing style is characterized by its intricate...

In Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, 'A Fountain Sealed', the reader is immersed in a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of love, duty, and societal expectations in the early 20th century....

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, Tante, is a captivating tale of family secrets, societal expectations, and the struggle for independence in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Europe before...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's collection of short stories, including 'The Nest,' 'The White Pagoda,' 'The Suicide,' 'A Forsaken Temple,' and 'Miss Jones and the Masterpiece,' delves into the complexities of...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's 'The Rescue' is a compelling tale of self-discovery and redemption set against the backdrop of post-World War I Europe. Sedgwick's prose is elegant and insightful, delving deep...

In 'The Dull Miss Archinard' by Anne Douglas Sedgwick, the reader is taken on a journey into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Sedgwick's elegant prose and keen insight...

In 'Paths of Judgement' by Anne Douglas Sedgwick, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of post-war Europe, Sedgwick's writing...

In Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, 'The Third Window', readers are immersed in a captivating narrative filled with themes of societal norms, personal identity, and the complexities of human relationships....

In 'Christmas Roses and Other Stories' by Anne Douglas Sedgwick, readers are transported into a collection of poignant and beautifully written short stories. Sedgwick's literary style is characterized...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, Adrienne Toner, is a compelling exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of passion and obsession. Set in the early 20th century, the...

Anne Douglas Sedgwick's novel, The Little French Girl, tells the story of a young French girl who must navigate the complexities of identity and belonging. Set in the literary context of the early 20th...

The late film icon and screen legend Kirk Douglas was married to Anne Buydens for more than six decades. Here they both look back on a lifetime filled with drama both on and off the screen. Sharing priceless...