{"product_id":"1944-nancy-calls-the-tune-by-dorita-fairlie-bruce-antique-fiction-book","title":"1944 Nancy Calls The Tune by Dorita Fairlie Bruce Antique Fiction Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cfont style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    1944 Nancy Calls The Tune by Dorita Fairlie Bruce Antique Fiction Book\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           Nancy Calls The Tune\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           By Dorita Fairlie Bruce\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n          Published by Humphrey Milford: London 1944\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n          \"\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           Dorita Fairlie Bruce's Nancy Calls the Tune, published in 1944, is a charming entry in the beloved \"Dimsie\" school series, shifting its focus to the spirited Nancy and her experiences within a close-knit Scottish community. Set against the gentle rhythms of school and village life, the novel follows Nancy as she becomes involved in church and musical activities, particularly through the organ and choir. Bruce's warm, character-driven storytelling captures the everyday concerns of youth—friendship, responsibility, and self-discovery—while evoking a strong sense of place and community.\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           \u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           At the heart of the story lies Nancy's growth in confidence and leadership, as she navigates both personal challenges and wider social responsibilities. Musical themes run throughout, with the organ loft and choir providing both a literal and symbolic setting for harmony, discipline, and cooperation. Alongside lighter episodes of school life and village gatherings, there are elements of mystery and quiet drama that lend the narrative a gentle momentum, reflecting Bruce's skill in balancing wholesome entertainment with subtle emotional depth.\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           \u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           Written during the wartime years, the novel carries an underlying tone of resilience and continuity, presenting an idealised yet comforting vision of British life. Bruce's prose is engaging and accessible, enriched by Margaret Horder's illustrations which complement the narrative's warmth and vitality. This enduring work will appeal to collectors of classic school stories, admirers of mid-20th century girls' fiction, and readers drawn to nostalgic depictions of community, music, and youthful independence.\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n          \"\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/font\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n          Light wear and fading to covers and spine. Neat contemporary inscription. Binding solid with firm covers and no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall.  Please study photos further to understand condition.\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/font\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     Size 19cm x 13cm x 2cm - 192 Pages\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668528189579,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/8e63c4c9-46ea-4caa-968b-0fcbe0b9f7fa.jpg?v=1776566138","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1944-nancy-calls-the-tune-by-dorita-fairlie-bruce-antique-fiction-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}