Merkland Or Self Sacrifice (1854)

Merkland Or Self Sacrifice is a novel written by Margaret Maitland and first published in 1854. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the lives of two families, the Merklands and the Leslies. The Merklands are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Leslies are a poor family who live in a small cottage on the Merkland estate.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as the two families become intertwined through marriage and friendship. The main character, Mary Leslie, is a kind and selfless young woman who falls in love with the Merkland heir, Walter. However, their love is threatened by the disapproval of Walter's mother, Lady Merkland, who believes that Mary is not of high enough social standing to marry her son.As the story unfolds, Mary's loyalty and self-sacrifice are put to the test as she faces numerous challenges and obstacles in her quest for happiness. She must navigate the complex social hierarchy of Scottish society and overcome the prejudices of those around her in order to win the heart of the man she loves.Overall, Merkland Or Self Sacrifice is a compelling and emotional novel that explores the complexities of love and sacrifice in a society that values wealth and status above all else. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.