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Roses Round the Door

(1986)
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'Christine Marion Fraser overcame the vicissitudes of extreme poverty and illness in her early years to write stories which enthralled readers throughout the world and made her one of the most-borrowed Scottish authors in Britain's libraries.' - The Scotsman

Roses Round the Door is the touching sequel to Christine Marion Fraser's autobiography, Blue Above the Chimneys. Following the death of her parents, Christine goes to live on a housing scheme with her sister Kirsty, her brother-in-law and niece. But while existence on the housing scheme leaves much to be desired, Christine is as determined as ever to live a full and happy life.

With much humour, warmth and charm, Fraser explores the realities of growing up in a wheelchair, as well as her experiences of working in a factory, of finding love, and of beginning what would become a successful writing career.

Set against the evocative backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, Roses Round the Door is a heart-warming tale that is every bit as delightful and moving as Blue Above the Chimneys.

Praise for Christine Marion Fraser



'Christine Marion Fraser writes characters so real they almost leap out of the pages... you would swear she must have grown up with them.' - The Sun

'Christine Marion Fraser weaves an intriguing story in which the characters are alive against a spellbinding background' - Yorkshire Herald

Fraser writes with a great depth of feeling and has the knack of making her characters come alive. She paints beautiful pictures of the countryside and their changing seasons - Aberdeen Express

Full-blooded romance, a strong, authentic setting - The Scotsman


Christine Marion Fraser (1938-2002) was one of Scotland's best-selling authors. She was the author of the much-loved Rhanna series, a Scottish saga set on the Hebridean island of Rhanna. She also wrote the acclaimed King's Croft series as well as the Noble series. Christine's formative years were spent in the post-war Govan district of Glasgow and she spent her later life in Argyll with her husband.

Genre: Romance

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