The Isle Of Unrest

The Isle of Unrest is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman. It is a thrilling story of adventure, romance, and mystery set in the early 1900s. The story takes place on a remote island off the coast of Scotland, where a young Englishman named Philip Trevenna arrives to take up his position as the new laird of the island. However, he soon discovers that the island is shrouded in mystery and danger.Trevenna finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue involving the island's inhabitants, who are fiercely loyal to their own clan and traditions. He also finds himself drawn to a beautiful young woman named Mary Maxwell, who is the daughter of the former laird and has her own secrets to keep.As Trevenna delves deeper into the mysteries of the island, he uncovers a plot to overthrow the British government and restore the Scottish monarchy. He must use all his wit and courage to foil the conspiracy and save the island from destruction.The Isle of Unrest is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish highlands. It is a classic novel of its time and a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and mystery.""There was a man in Sartene who had an enemy. He was a shoemaker, and could therefore work at his trade indoors. He never crossed his threshold for sixteen years. One day they told him his enemy was dead, that the funeral was for the same afternoon. It passed his door, and when it had gone by, he stepped out, after sixteen, years, to watch it, and--Paff! He twisted himself round as he writhed on the ground, and there was his enemy, laughing, with the smoke still at the muzzle. The funeral was a trick. No; I shall not believe that Mattei Perucca is dead until the Abbe Susini tells me that he has seen the body.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.