Stuart Of Dunleath

""Stuart of Dunleath"" is a historical novel by Caroline Sheridan Norton, first published in 1851. The story is set in the early 19th century in Scotland and follows the life of the titular character, Stuart, the son of a Scottish laird. Stuart is a talented musician and artist, but his father disapproves of his artistic pursuits and wants him to focus on his duties as the heir to the family estate.Stuart falls in love with a wealthy Englishwoman named Lady Edith, but their relationship is threatened by his father's disapproval and Lady Edith's scheming cousin, who wants to marry her for her money. Stuart's loyalty to his family and his love for Lady Edith are put to the test as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of 19th-century Scotland.The novel explores themes of love, duty, family loyalty, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also touches on issues of class, gender, and power dynamics in Scottish society. ""Stuart of Dunleath"" is a compelling and engaging read that offers a vivid portrait of life in early 19th-century Scotland.And in the morning the poor Dagon is really unwell, for he requires a great deal of care; and the Dagoness is frightened; for though it was her sovereign will and pleasure to torment and punish her Dagon, it would not do at all to have him really ill, and perhaps die, and she be reduced to comparative insignificance, and Eleanor be Countess of Peebles and mistress of Peebles Park, and Tib only queen of old maids.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.