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Jessie Kesson

    Jessie Kesson's work often returns to themes of childhood and youth spent in the rugged landscape of Northeast Scotland. Her literary style faithfully captures the local dialect and scenery, transporting readers to the interwar years. She consistently focuses on social themes and the impact of historical events on small communities. Her writings are deeply autobiographical, penetratingly exploring human resilience in the face of adversity.

    The Jessie Kesson omnibus
    • The Jessie Kesson omnibus

      • 508 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      This omnibus contains three of Jessie Kesson's novels: The White Bird Passes, Glitter of Mica and Another Time Another Place. It also includes her collection of short stories, Where the Apple Ripens.

      The Jessie Kesson omnibus