Dorothy Evelyn Smith earned recognition for her compelling short stories and articles that found a wide readership in English magazines. Her writing career was shaped by significant life events, including wartime experiences and domestic responsibilities, demonstrating her resilience in crafting narratives amidst challenging circumstances. Smith often wrote in less-than-ideal conditions, imbuing her work with a palpable sense of reality. Her prose skillfully captures the essence of everyday life, even when faced with adversity.
A female narrator looks back on her childhood in a coming-of-age novel set before the First World War. Her young life is shaped by a series of tragedies, but also the warmth of enduring friendships, particularly with David, her dearest friend who shares her love of the wild expanse and colours of the moor.
Written by the two preeminent voices in the field, this book is a guide to the fundamentals of institutional ethnography.