Lady Jean

Lady Jean: The Romance of the Great Douglas Cause is a historical fiction novel written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald and published in 1904. The book is set in the 18th century and revolves around the true story of the Douglas Cause, a legal case that took place in Scotland in the mid-1700s. The novel follows the life of Lady Jean Douglas, a young and beautiful Scottish noblewoman who is caught in the middle of the Douglas Cause. The case involves a dispute over the inheritance of the Douglas estate between Lady Jean's family and the powerful Hamilton family. As the story unfolds, Lady Jean finds herself torn between her love for Archibald Douglas, the rightful heir to the estate, and her loyalty to her family. She must navigate the treacherous political landscape of 18th century Scotland and fight for justice for her beloved Archibald, even if it means going against her own family. Lady Jean: The Romance of the Great Douglas Cause is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of Scotland's most famous legal battles. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Scottish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.