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Pride and Progress
Miss Emily Morton is content with her village life as a teacher in the north east of England in the 1870s, until the new railway arrives along with the handsome Scottish station master, Arthur Muir.
Emily detests the railways, while it is Arthur's passion.
Each is challenged by the other but will pride allow for progress?
Emily detests the railways, while it is Arthur's passion.
Each is challenged by the other but will pride allow for progress?
- GenresHistorical Romance
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Published September 29, 2017
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Romy Gemmell
8 books5 followersRomy Gemmell’s short stories, articles and poems have been published in UK magazines, in the US, and online (as full name, Rosemary). She is now a published historical and contemporary novelist for adults, and Middle Grade age group (as Ros). She likes to tackle a variety of writing genres and styles!
She is a member of the Society of Authors, the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and the Scottish Associations of Writers.
She is a member of the Society of Authors, the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and the Scottish Associations of Writers.
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August 22, 2020
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Pride and Progress
Rosemary Gemmell
Ebook - Novella (approx 95 pages)
Genre - Victorian Romantic
My thoughts
I would like to thank Ellen Read for recommending this novella to me.
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Pride and Progress made me feel at home with the cups of tea passed around. Hats, gloves and petticoats.
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.... so this is how it goes..... Miss Emily Morton is not a fan of trains, infact she doesn't want them near the village to spoil the atmosphere that they already have. After strolling on a lovely Spring day, Emily stumbled on a stone and rolled down the hill. Plonked right by the shoes of Arthur Muir, resident of the station master’s cottage, the enemy with "the modern contraption" So how does this pan out? Do we see love smouldering like the coals, ready to ignite? Or is it puffed away never to be seen in the light of day.
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We then see the professional side of Miss Emily Morton, she is a teacher and we read snippets of information about how she deals with the kids in the class room. I was very amused by Sam Cartwright, who wanted to destroy the whole entire map by poking it.
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I loved the trip to the seaside, there is nothing more rewarding then finding shells on a beach, however I was most surprised that there was a mystery to be had when exiting the beach, one will have to read to find out what happends next.
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Quotes I Enjoyed
Now that spring had arrived, Emily could not wait to resume her longer walks in the countryside. It was as much for the pleasure of striding out by herself: a time of contemplation as well as exercise.
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From her own interest in flowers and knowledge of some of their meanings, she reflected that the daisy was usually a symbol of innocence and purity.
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Rating System ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars
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Recommendation
If you are interested in the Jane Austen era, 1800s, Victorian romance, Victorian times, beaches, trains and novellas, then this one is for you.
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Pride and Progress
Rosemary Gemmell
Ebook - Novella (approx 95 pages)
Genre - Victorian Romantic
My thoughts
I would like to thank Ellen Read for recommending this novella to me.
.
Pride and Progress made me feel at home with the cups of tea passed around. Hats, gloves and petticoats.
.
.... so this is how it goes..... Miss Emily Morton is not a fan of trains, infact she doesn't want them near the village to spoil the atmosphere that they already have. After strolling on a lovely Spring day, Emily stumbled on a stone and rolled down the hill. Plonked right by the shoes of Arthur Muir, resident of the station master’s cottage, the enemy with "the modern contraption" So how does this pan out? Do we see love smouldering like the coals, ready to ignite? Or is it puffed away never to be seen in the light of day.
.
We then see the professional side of Miss Emily Morton, she is a teacher and we read snippets of information about how she deals with the kids in the class room. I was very amused by Sam Cartwright, who wanted to destroy the whole entire map by poking it.
.
I loved the trip to the seaside, there is nothing more rewarding then finding shells on a beach, however I was most surprised that there was a mystery to be had when exiting the beach, one will have to read to find out what happends next.
.
.
Quotes I Enjoyed
Now that spring had arrived, Emily could not wait to resume her longer walks in the countryside. It was as much for the pleasure of striding out by herself: a time of contemplation as well as exercise.
.
From her own interest in flowers and knowledge of some of their meanings, she reflected that the daisy was usually a symbol of innocence and purity.
.
.
Rating System ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars
.
Recommendation
If you are interested in the Jane Austen era, 1800s, Victorian romance, Victorian times, beaches, trains and novellas, then this one is for you.
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July 13, 2018
This is a sweet Victorian romantic novella. However, added to the romance between Emily Morton and Arthur Muir is the story of the impact of the railways on the countryside. We take it for granted now and most people would consider railways and trains to be a good thing. Even Queen Victoria embraced the new invention. However, think about idyllic countryside of green pastures and small villages. Granted the railway opened up new opportunity for small towns. However, in the early days of steam trains, not everyone saw them as a positive thing.
Emily Morton is very sceptical of the railways destroying the countryside that she loves, while our hero Arthur Miller is the station master.
To me, Rosemary Gemmell has written an engaging story of this era, but it’s her characters that I loved.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it.
Emily Morton is very sceptical of the railways destroying the countryside that she loves, while our hero Arthur Miller is the station master.
To me, Rosemary Gemmell has written an engaging story of this era, but it’s her characters that I loved.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it.
July 24, 2020
This is absolutely what the blurb tells you it is: a sweet Victorian romance!
It's a lovely story with some great period details and a few bits of drama to help move the romance plot along. It's very well written and so easy to read - I flew through it in an enjoyable couple of hours.
Highly recommended for those who like Victorian romance.
It's a lovely story with some great period details and a few bits of drama to help move the romance plot along. It's very well written and so easy to read - I flew through it in an enjoyable couple of hours.
Highly recommended for those who like Victorian romance.
March 27, 2025
Emily thinks she had her heart broken and knows the railway was to blame. It's therefore not surprising that she's not a fan of the large noisy steam trains, and the damage their tracks do to the countryside she loves. It's also understandable that she'd rather not fall in love with the handsome station master. She has no control over the progress of transportation, and maybe not much more over her own heart.
June 8, 2022
This is a very sweet and innocent romance. It takes you back into a simpler time with the flouncy long dresses, the school lady who seems to be destined to never find love and the dashing suitor. Throw in beautiful bouquets of flowers and poetry, both steeped in deeper meaning and you’ve got yourself a really relaxing read. Thank you to this author for sharing their words.
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