The Crookit Meg

""The Crookit Meg: A Story Of The Year One"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Skelton and published in 1880. The story is set in Scotland during the first year of the Christian era and follows the life of a young girl named Meg, who is born with a crooked back. Despite her physical deformity, Meg is a strong and determined character who faces many challenges and obstacles throughout the novel.The story begins with Meg's birth and her parents' struggle to accept her deformity. However, Meg's grandmother, who is a healer and wise woman, sees the potential in Meg and takes her under her wing. Meg grows up learning from her grandmother and becomes skilled in the art of healing and herbology.As Meg grows older, she becomes involved in the political and social issues of her time, including the Roman occupation of Scotland and the growing tensions between different tribes and clans. Meg becomes a leader in her community, using her knowledge and skills to help those in need and to fight for justice and equality.Throughout the novel, Meg faces many challenges and dangers, including betrayal, imprisonment, and torture. However, she remains steadfast in her beliefs and her determination to make a difference in the world. The novel ends with Meg's death, but her legacy lives on as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.Overall, ""The Crookit Meg: A Story Of The Year One"" is a powerful and inspiring novel that explores themes of identity, community, and social justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, feminist literature, or stories of triumph over adversity.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.