Bøger af Compton Mackenzie

Philip Goulding's stage adaptation of Compton Mackenzie's comedy classic is a tribute to the all-female touring theatre companies of the post-war years.1943 on the Scottish islands of Great and Little Todday, the whisky supply has dried up. Relief seems to be at hand when a ship carrying 50,000 bottles of whisky is wrecked just offshore.

The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett is a novel written by Compton Mackenzie. The story revolves around the life of Sylvia Scarlett, a young girl who, after the death of her mother, is forced to disguise herself as a boy to escape the wrath of her father. She embarks on a journey with her father, Henry Scarlett, who is a thief and a con artist. Along the way, they meet a young man named Michael Fane who becomes their accomplice in their schemes.As they travel across Europe, Sylvia struggles to keep her true identity a secret while navigating the challenges of living as a boy. She also grapples with her growing feelings for Michael, who is unaware of her true gender. The trio's adventures take them from Paris to London, where they become embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal.The novel explores themes of gender identity, love, and the consequences of living a life of crime. Mackenzie's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

It's 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great and Little Todday. There's no conversation, no jolity, no fun - until a shipwreck off the coast brings a piece of extraordinary good fortune...

Jenny Pearl, a dancer, falls in love with Maurice Avery, a young dilettante who leaves her when she refuses to become his mistress. Despairingly, she falls into a loveless marriage with Trewhella, a Cornish farmer who becomes insanely jealous when Avery reappears on the scene . . . Vivid, moving and ultimately tragic, CARNIVAL was first published in 1912 to wide critical acclaim, helping to establish Mackenzie as one of the foremost British novelists of his generation. It has since been filmed three times and adapted for the stage and as an opera.

With the spirited and unforgettable Sylvia Scarlett, a character acclaimed as being 'one of the few really great women in fiction', Compton Mackenzie brings us his very own Becky Sharp. Originally published in two volumes, this complete edition follows her fortunes from childhood and marriage, through her escape into prostitution and her later career as a singer and cabaret artiste, until at last she finds romance with Michael Fane. A tale weaved with Dickensian skill and humour in characterisation, THE ADVENTURES OF SYLVIA SCARLETT holds its place as one of the most vital and picaresque romances of the twentieth century.

Chester Royde, an American millionaire, travels to Scotland with his new bride Carrie and sister Myrtle, to find out more about Carrie's Scottish ancestry.