Compton MacKenzie
Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, was a Scottish writer of fiction, biography, histories and a memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the National Party of Scotland along with Hugh MacDiarmid, R. B. Cunninghame Graham and John MacCormick. He was knighted in the 1952 Birthday Honours List.
Sinister Street, vol. 2
A young man steps into a prestigious university, where newfound freedoms and daunting expectations collide.
By Compton MacKenzie
Rogues and vagabonds
Amidst London's dazzling fireworks and theatrical displays, a young woman's daring performance ignites a powder keg of ambition, jealousy, and the threat of a changing world.
By Compton MacKenzie
The Vanity Girl
In a world of societal expectations and family control, a young woman risks everything, including a pending marriage, to chase her dreams of independence and stardom.
By Compton MacKenzie
Rich Relatives
A grieving young woman leaves her life behind to find herself caught in the web of her wealthy, disconnected relatives.
By Compton MacKenzie
Carnival
Amidst family tensions and societal expectations, a young girl's birth marks the beginning of a journey filled with self-discovery and the weight of tradition.
By Compton MacKenzie
The Seven Ages of Woman
In a world of tradition, a son's fight for love ignites a family battle, revealing the evolving roles and expectations of women.
By Compton MacKenzie
Poor Relations
A playwright's ocean voyage becomes a journey of self-discovery as he grapples with family obligations, societal expectations, and the search for meaningful connection.
By Compton MacKenzie
Kensington Rhymes
Journey into the imaginative world of children and playful language as seen through the colorful verses of London life.
By Compton MacKenzie
The Passionate Elopement
Amidst quirky routines and Valentine's Day dreams, a vibrant spa town becomes a stage for tangled romance and social commentary.
By Compton MacKenzie
The Altar Steps
In early 20th century London, a young boy's life is shaped by his family's devotion to the church, where he grapples with childhood fears and religious expectations.
By Compton MacKenzie
Plashers Mead: A Novel
A young writer's peaceful retreat turns into a journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery when he meets a trio of intriguing sisters in the English countryside.
By Compton MacKenzie
Guy and Pauline
In a quaint village, a young poet's quiet new life turns upside down with love, ambition, and social happenings when he meets three sisters from the local rectory.
By Compton MacKenzie
Sinister Street, vol. 1
A young boy's world turns upside down when his family moves to London, and his journey through childhood innocence begins amidst confusion and wonder.
By Compton MacKenzie
The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett
Amidst laughter, conflict, and cultural clashes in early 20th century France, a young girl's journey is just beginning as she navigates familial discord and societal expectations.
By Compton MacKenzie
Sylvia & Michael: The later adventures of Sylvia Scarlett
In a landscape of love lost and artistic dreams pursued, a woman embarks on a journey from heartache to self-discovery amidst the chaos of wartime Europe.
By Compton MacKenzie