Doorways in Drumorty
Doorways in Drumorty, published in 1925, collects six stories Lorna Moon set in Drumorty, a small village in northeast Scotland modeled on the one where she grew up. Behind the doors are gossip, pride and grudges: in "The Corp'" old Kirsty watches through a crack as mourners visit a neighbor with whom she has quarreled over a butter prize; in "The Sinning of Jessie MacLean" a young woman pays for her transgression under the eyes of the kirk; and "Wantin' a Hand," "Silk Both Sides," "The Tattie-Doolie" and "The Courtin' of Sally Ann" follow other lives. Written in the village's Scots speech, the stories mix humor with a sharp sense of how communities punish their members. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Doorways in Drumorty
Doorways in Drumorty by Lorna Moon can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Doorways in Drumorty in the public domain?
Yes. Doorways in Drumorty by Lorna Moon is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Doorways in Drumorty?
About 1 h 41 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Doorways in Drumorty?
Doorways in Drumorty by Lorna Moon is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
