Celia's House(Reprint) by D.E. Stevenson Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Sourcebooks Landmark ISBN-13: 978-1-4926-0736-6, ISBN: 1-4926-0736-3
"There's no place like homeCelia Dunne may be an old spinster, but she's no fool. She knows that changing her will to leave the grand family estate, Dunnian, to her grand-nephew will ruffle feathers within the family. But Celia also knows that Dunnian has stood solemn and empty for far too long, and she intends for that to change after she's gone. Humphrey's children will turn the creaky old house back into a family home-just the way it ..."
Miss Buncle's Book by D.E. Stevenson Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2012 by Sourcebooks Landmark ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-7082-6, ISBN: 1-4022-7082-8
""Watch as Barbara Buncle blossoms and finds within herself the strength that's always been there, just waiting for its chance. RECOMMENDED READ "―Dear AuthorFrom beloved author D.E. Stevenson-who's sold more than seven million books worldwide-comes this highly original and charming tale about a woman who causes an uproar in her quaint English village after writing a revealing novel featuring the town's inhabitants as characters.Barba ..."
"A Marriage and a Sudden Move to a New Town Won't Slow This Mischievous Writer Down! Barbara Buncle: bestselling novelist, new wife...new neighbor? In this charming follow-up to Miss Buncle's Book, the intrepid writer moves to a new town filled with fascinating folks...who don't even know they might become the subjects of her next bestselling book. Miss Buncle may have settled do ..."
"Caroline opened the door and saw Mr. Shepperton standing on the step. "Oh, it's you!" she exclaimed in surprise."Did you--were you expecting someone else?" he asked."Only the Queen," replied Caroline, chuckling. "Don't mind me," she added. "I often go slightly mad."Caroline Dering, a widow with three grown children, lives a cheerful, quiet life near the idyllic English village of Ashbridge. But things are about to liven up, as daughter ..."
"There is so much War News in News Bulletins, in Newspapers, and so much talk about the war that I do not intend to write about it in my diary. Indeed my diary is a sort of escape from the war . . . though it is almost impossible to escape from the anxieties which it brings.Bestselling author D.E. Stevenson's charming fictional alter-ego, Hester Christie--or "Mrs. Tim" as she is affectionately known to friends of her military husband--wa ..."
"“I like Mureth,” declared Lady Shaw. “There’s something about Mureth.”“It does things to people,” Mamie agreed.Lady Shaw considered this. It sounded silly, but was it really silly. People said that Mamie Johnstone was a fool, and it was true that sometimes she said things that sounded foolish … but the things she did were wise.Mamie Johnstone, sister of Caroline Dering whom we met in Vittoria Cottage, and her husband Jock are popular fi ..."
"“I’m not really worrying, but it’s very isolated. Boscath is like an island in some ways.”“I see what you mean,” nodded Jock.“And Rhoda isn’t used to islands.”James Dering and his new wife Rhoda are returning from their honeymoon, and Jock and Mamie Johnstone are delighted to welcome them to their new home on a neighbouring farm. But Mamie’s concern proves justified, and Rhoda, a talented painter who has chosen marriage over art, finds ..."
The Young Clementina by D.E. Stevenson Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2013 by Sourcebooks Landmark ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-7471-8, ISBN: 1-4022-7471-8
"Love, Loss, and Love Again...Charlotte Dean enjoys nothing more than the solitude of her London flat and the monotonous days of her work at a travel bookshop. But when her younger sister unceremoniously bursts into her quiet life one afternoon, Charlotte's world turns topsy-turvy.Beloved author D.E. Stevenson captures the intricacies of post-World War I England with a light, comic touch that perfectly embodies the spirit of the time. Al ..."
Isis Softcover Ser. Amberwell by D. E. Stevenson Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2005 by Ulverscroft Large Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7531-7374-9, ISBN: 0-7531-7374-3
"Amberwell drove one of its children into a reckless marriage and healed another of his wounds...And there was one child who stayed at home and gave up her life to keep things running smoothly."
Spring magic by Dorothy Emily Stevenson Paperback, 253 Pages, Published 1974 by Fontana Import ISBN-13: 978-0-00-613523-4, ISBN: 0-00-613523-4
Kate Hardy(Updated) by D. E. Stevenson Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1974 by Harpercollins Distribution Services ISBN-13: 978-0-00-613521-0, ISBN: 0-00-613521-8
"Kate Hardy is an author who writes adventure stories as a man, and moves to a tiny English village after WWII to get some peace. The view of post-WWII social mores, especially class issues, is fascinating, and makes this an especially enjoyable Stevenson work. Great characterizations and strong plot. -- Anne M. Hunter, Amazon review"
Amberwell(Updated) by D. E. Stevenson Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1973 by Harpercollins Distribution Services ISBN-13: 978-0-00-613233-2, ISBN: 0-00-613233-2
The Musgraves(Updated) by D. E. Stevenson Paperback, 191 Pages, Published 1962 by Harpercollins Distribution Services ISBN-13: 978-0-00-613934-8, ISBN: 0-00-613934-5
"The tangled destinies of an unusual family are played out against the backdrop of the English countryside where two pretty sisters and a beautiful widow take center stage in a drama of dangerous flirtation and backstairs gossip. Esther Musgrave, an attractive widow, has her hands full trying to keep her energetic family together – and on speaking terms! Her three daughters, prickly Delia, sensible Meg and carefree Rose, mean everything ..."
The Young Clementina by D. E. Stevenson Softcover, Published 2020 by Ulverscroft Collections ISBN-13: 978-1-4448-4414-6, ISBN: 1-4448-4414-8
"Frances was free. She had enough money for her holiday, and when it was over she would find useful work. Her plans were vague, but she would have plenty of time to think things out when she got to Cairn. One thing only was certain--she was never going back to prison again.Young Frances Field arrives in a scenic coastal village in Scotland, having escaped her dreary life as an orphan treated as little more than a servant by an uncle and ..."
"Sue left Tog's Mill in a hurry, for she felt that if she waited she would never have
the strength to leave it at all. They went through the ... around at the laden
shelves and sniffed the fine odor of spices that filled the air—and pinched herself
to make sure she was not dreaming. “All mine? ... Hickie will help ye, Sue—he's a
good man, is Hickie—and ye could trust him with anything, for he's safe as the
bank."
Listening Valley by D.E. Stevenson 336 Pages, Published 2015 by Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-7475-6, ISBN: 1-4022-7475-0
"inquired Mr. Smilie politely. “Do you take cream and sugar in your tea?” asked
Mrs. Smilie, pausing with the round, fat cream jug in her hand. Tonia replied that
she did, but she was amazed when she saw real, thick cream pouring out of the
jug. “It's just a treat,” explained Mrs. Smilie apologetically. “I just popped in next
door when you and Alec were opening up the house, and Mrs. Wilson gave me a
wee pickle of cream off the milk ..."
The Four Graces by D.E. Stevenson Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2014 by Sourcebooks Landmark ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-7468-8, ISBN: 1-4022-7468-8
The Two Mrs. Abbotts(Reprint) (Miss Buncle) by D.E. Stevenson Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2014 by Sourcebooks Landmark ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-7465-7, ISBN: 1-4022-7465-3
"Nothing Goes Unnoticed in the Small Town of Wandlebury! Much as changed in Wandlebury since Barbara Buncle (now Barbara Abbott) first moved to the charming English village. But as the mistress of her own home with two small children to look after, Barbara finds that she has distressingly little time to keep up with the goings-on of her friends and neighbors. Luckily, Barbara's niece, Jerry Abbott, is more than will ..."