The Bondman

The Bondman is a novel written by Hall Caine, first published in 1890. The story is set in the Isle of Man during the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Stephen Orry, who is born into a poor family of fishermen. Stephen is forced to leave his family and become a bondman, or a servant, to the wealthy Deemster Christian. Christian is a cruel and abusive master who takes advantage of his power over Stephen and his family.As Stephen grows older, he falls in love with Christian's daughter, Mona, who returns his affections. However, their love is forbidden by Christian, who sees Stephen as nothing more than a servant. The novel explores themes of love, class, and power as Stephen and Mona struggle to be together in a society that values wealth and status over personal connections.The Bondman is a gripping tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of a society that is deeply divided by class and wealth. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Isle of Man and its people, as well as its exploration of the social and political issues of the time. Overall, The Bondman is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and compelling characters.1928. From the Note: The central date of this story (a Saga in the only sense accepted among Icelanders) is 1800, when Iceland, in the same year as Ireland, lost the last visible sign of her ancient independence as a nation. But lest the historical incidents that stand as a background to simple human passions should seem to clash at some points, I hasten to say that I have not thought it wise to bind myself to the strict chronology of history, Manx or Icelandic, for some years before and after. I am partly conscious that the Iceland I have described is the Iceland of an earlier era, but Icelanders will not object to the license if I have brought within my too narrow limits much of what is beautiful and noble and firing to enthusiasms in their old habits, customs, and laws. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.