The Setons

"The Setons" by O. Douglas is a story that gives us a peek into the life of the Thomson family in Glasgow during the early 1900s. The book centers on a party hosted by the Thomson family, and we get to see how they act with their friends and neighbors. The story follows Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, their kids Jessie and Alick, and funny characters like Mr. Taylor. The book talks about things like social class, how important family is, and being part of a community. We see the family getting ready for the party, which shows us how they relate to each other and who they are as people. When Mr. Thomson brings home a pineapple, it gets everyone talking about food, where they stand in society, and who is coming to the party. As the guests arrive, Jessie gets nervous about what people think of her family. The party is full of good feelings and jokes, but there are also some tense moments because everyone comes from different backgrounds. The start of the book shows us what family life was like back then and what people expected from each other, setting the scene for more social happenings and how the characters change as the story goes on.