Project Gutenberg 2004-06-28 Public domain in the USA. 126 Douglas, O. 1877 1948 Buchan, Anna Penny Plain Produced by Karen Lofstrom and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Penny Plain" by O. Douglas is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of family, community, and the simplicity of life. The story revolves around the Jardine family, particularly Jean Jardine, who is responsible for her two younger brothers, David and Jock, as well as Gervase "Mhor" Taunton, a charming young boy they have taken in. It delves into the everyday life of this small town in Scotland, highlighting their relationships, aspirations, and the challenges they face as they navigate life together. The opening of "Penny Plain" introduces the reader to the quaint town of Priorsford on a chilly October afternoon, setting a vivid scene that paints a picture of both the landscape and the societal dynamics at play. Inside the Jardine's modest home, we meet the family gathering for tea, a poignant moment of connection and nostalgia as they prepare for David's departure to Oxford. Jean's mixed emotions of joy and sorrow as she supports her brother's endeavors, along with the playful antics of the younger siblings, set a warm, familial tone. The narrative hints at their financial struggles and the deeper bonds that hold them together amid uncertainty, emphasizing the value of love and support in difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 596297 2025-06-21T17:51:21.053096 text/html 596201 596109 2024-11-06T04:38:01.358175 2023-10-06T06:35:07.499181 text/html text/html 295180 2025-06-21T17:51:41.342442 application/epub+zip 303539 2025-06-21T17:51:29.734007 application/epub+zip 303539 2025-06-21T17:51:24.012058 application/epub+zip 497861 2025-06-21T17:51:51.518418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458331 2025-06-21T17:51:40.401452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428878 2022-09-06T22:23:19.164046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539937 2025-06-21T17:51:20.365113 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 520218 2024-10-28T19:51:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11423 2025-06-21T17:51:51.670385 application/rdf+xml 10115 2025-06-21T17:51:28.940035 image/jpeg 2796 2025-06-21T17:51:28.664025 image/jpeg 289645 2025-06-21T17:51:21.106044 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia