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The Katherine Wentworth Novels: An omnibus of love and loss in the Scottish highlands Kindle Edition

by D. E. Stevenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,109 ratings
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'Finding a re-issued novel by D. E. Stevenson is like coming upon a Tiffany lamp in Woolworth’s. It is not ‘nostalgia’; it is the real thing.' — The New York Times Book Review

Katherine married at nineteen and enjoyed four years of happiness before her beloved Gerald died unexpectedly. She is left to bring up a stepson, Simon, and her own little twins on a very inadequate income.

Stretched thin by the grief and new responsibilities of raising a family alone, a trip to a remote home in the Scottish highlands provides immediate solace for Katherine. Colours look brighter, food is tastier, and every day is a new pleasure.

Little does she know that further family trouble awaits on the horizon, as well as a new love in the most unexpected of places...

Praise for D. E. Stevenson:


'Consistently charming' - The Times

'A story to delight and satisfy Mrs. Stevenson’s many readers' - Coventry Evening Telegraph

D. E. Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, the daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of civil engineers who designed many Scottish lighthouses. Her father was a first cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. She was educated privately and travelled widely in France and Italy with her parents. She married a major in the Highland Light Infantry and moved with the regiment from place to place gaining valuable experience of life and people.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QL6BPYP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books (April 11, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2024 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 593 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,109 ratings

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D. E. Stevenson (1892–1973), Dorothy Emily Peploe (married name) was a Scottish author of more than 40 light romantic novels. Her father was the lighthouse engineer David Alan Stevenson, first cousin to the author Robert Louis Stevenson.

2009 saw a renewed interest in Stevenson's books with the reissue of two of her most popular novels, Mrs. Tim of the Regiment (from Bloomsbury) and Miss Buncle's Book (from Persephone Books). The sequel, Miss Buncle Married, was reissued by Persephone in 2011.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly absorbing old fashioned novel!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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D.E. Stevenson is one of a flock of Scottish writers of the mid- twentieth century who, anxious to share the beauty and personality of their unique land, brought forth many intrinsically sweet and wholesome stories to share with young,and older adults. Luxuriant descriptions of Scotland, great characterizations of the Scottish people.
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Bon
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodness
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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What wonderful books she writes. Just gentle stories. I am rereading all that I have. No swearing, which is so great. After reading this, go on to "Amberwell" then follow with " Summerhills".
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Arietta
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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Reading this lovely story is like having a long visit with an old friend over several pots of tea. It is relaxing, interesting, and engrossing,
I really did love this book. Our h, Kit (Katherine) Wentworth, narrates the story. She marries her widower husband at 19, and four blissful years later finds herself a widow with a step-son and twins to raise on limited resources and the emotional/childcare support of a no-nonsense spinster aunt.
The novel opens with her bumping into Zilla, an old schoolmate, someone who is difficult to like. But all of Zilla’s attempts to alienate and manipulate others in her life wind up opening doors for Kit, who’s really not had a break in her four years of widowhood.
Beautifully told, this is a novel worth reading and I am definitely going to seek out other works of D. E. Stevenson

Recommended!!
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Greatheart
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatheart
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
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D E Stevenson is an excellent writer. Her stories are peaceful and satisfying, and she has a keen understanding of human nature. The characters are good people with strong values, yet not idealized paragons. All of her books are worthwhile reading.
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Brooklyn Born
5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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It was such a lovely piece of prose that I feel grateful to the author for expressing her (lovely) human nature through the book. I admit to skipping a little, but still, it was well worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Big D.E. Stevenson Fan!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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I came across D.E. Stevenson's work many years ago in my library and immediately became a big fan. I love everything she wrote and find that it is a really fun way to learn what life was like in the early-to-mid twentieth century in England and Scotland. Mrs. Stevenson is interesting and humorous. Reading her books is like taking a little vacation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2018
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What a neat, wonderful, beautiful book. I love Katherine and her children. I love the plot, all the characters, even the bad ones. They seem so much like real people.
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R Sticklee
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read from a kinder, gentler time
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
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The main events in this novel are set in post WWII Edinburgh, southern England and a vacation cottage in the Scottish Highlands. Katherine is a widowed loving mother of a 16-year-old stepson and a pair of young twins. Her worry is whether she has raised her children well, will her stepson have the moral courage to make the right choices in the face of great temptation? Is she willing to risk the pain of letting a dear friendship become a new marriage partner? After reading contemporary romance novels that tend to be angsty or bawdy, I enjoy reading novels of an author such as D E Stevenson where the stories are well written, and shine with concern for others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2022
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I read it in one sitting, a charming story, very atmospheric descriptions and nothing cheesy. It's not clever and wouldn't win a literary prize, it's just a perfect relaxing read.
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diane044
5.0 out of 5 stars At last in e-format!
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2018
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Love most of D E Stevenson’s books, especially this one and its sequel. Can’t wait for the sequel. Love the people. They’re humourous, friendly, intelligent. People you’d like to meet. Katherine is a young widow with 3 children who must watch every penny. She lives in a time and place (the 1950’s or 1960’s) where it’s never suggested that she get a job. (She apparently had a job before she married however.)
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Lorna Angus
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in Australia on June 20, 2019
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I am reading this book now. Great reading and interesting history lesson at the same time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A gentle read. I deal for holidays.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2019
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Although this is a gentle story, there is enough suspense to keep it interesting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Scottish romance with a twist
Reviewed in Australia on March 17, 2019
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Loved all the different settings - Edinburgh, on a wealthy estate in England and then in a cottage in the Highlands.
Great characters - all their voices come through quite distinctly.

Unfortunately I finished this book too quickly, but I know I'll read it again
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