Project Gutenberg 2011-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 124 Macnaughtan, S. (Sarah) 1864 1916 Macnaughtan, Sarah Broom A Lame Dog's Diary Produced by Al Haines "A Lame Dog's Diary" by S. Macnaughtan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated through the perspective of a character who is an invalid, offering observations on the lives of the people in a quaint village named Stowel, where social interactions and local gossip abound. The protagonist's interactions reveal the intricacies of village life, focusing on various characters such as the Miss Traceys and other villagers, and their social dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a delicate exploration of village gossip and the everyday lives of its residents. It introduces a sense of curiosity and intrigue surrounding the Miss Traceys, who are preparing to host a party in their new home. The chapter describes the characters visiting the Traceys, focusing on their conversations and the sharing of rumors about the sisters' preparations for the event. This atmosphere of light-hearted speculation serves to establish the close-knit, yet somewhat gossipy community of Stowel, while also hinting at underlying themes of societal norms and personal dynamics that will resonate throughout the narrative. The protagonist, confined to a sofa due to his disability, provides a unique viewpoint on the events unfolding in the village, as he observes the interactions from a distance, setting up a blend of humor and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Villages -- England -- Fiction Love stories Widows -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Diaries -- Fiction Disabled veterans -- England -- Fiction PR Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 413287 2025-08-14T08:06:04.902880 text/html 405146 2021-01-07T08:41:08 text/html 265953 2025-08-14T08:06:12.153332 application/epub+zip 272073 2025-08-14T08:06:07.626919 application/epub+zip 230695 2025-08-14T08:06:06.429987 application/epub+zip 443872 2025-08-14T08:06:15.543304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428939 2025-08-14T08:06:11.463907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364402 2022-09-16T05:00:51.858709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387287 2025-08-14T08:06:04.040933 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 387177 2021-01-07T08:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 387170 2021-01-07T08:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21699 2025-08-14T08:06:15.679317 application/rdf+xml 14012 2025-08-14T08:06:07.009869 image/jpeg 3540 2025-08-14T08:06:06.761879 image/jpeg 148019 2021-01-07T08:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 188061 2021-01-07T08:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 147985 2021-01-07T08:41:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 260239 2025-08-14T08:06:04.939926 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