Lochinvar: A Novel by S. R. Crockett
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"Lochinvar: A Novel" by S. R. Crockett is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Walter Gordon, the young laird of Lochinvar, as he grapples with love, loyalty, and danger during a politically tumultuous time in Scotland, reflecting the conflicts of passion versus duty. The story intricately weaves romantic entanglements and challenges from societal and familial expectations, introducing complex female characters like Kate McGhie. The
opening of the novel presents a vivid tapestry of characters and settings, beginning with a conversation between the housekeeper and a servant in the McGhie household. It introduces Kate McGhie, beautiful and accustomed to admiration, and her connection to Wat Gordon, who is secretly in love with her while hiding his identity. Their youthful banter and unresolved feelings set the stage for ensuing conflict. The narrative transitions from their flirtations to deeper themes of loyalty and betrayal as Wat faces political intrigue and danger. The stage is set for a love story entwined with historical events, exploring personal emotions against the backdrop of societal strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 |
| Title | Lochinvar: A Novel |
| Note | Sequel to The Men of the Moss-Hags, #32137. |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Covenanters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45495 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45495-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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