The Laird Of Restalrig's Daughter

""The Laird Of Restalrig�������s Daughter: A Legend Of The Siege Of Leith"" is a historical novel written by John Harrison and published in 1857. The book is set during the Siege of Leith, which took place in Scotland in the 16th century. The story follows the life of Jean Logan, the daughter of the Laird of Restalrig, who falls in love with a soldier named Harry Lindsay. However, their love is forbidden due to the ongoing war between Scotland and England. As the siege intensifies, Jean's father becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to assassinate the Scottish regent, James Stewart. Jean finds herself torn between her love for Harry and her loyalty to her father. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a historical conflict. Overall, ""The Laird Of Restalrig�������s Daughter"" is a captivating historical fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a turbulent period in Scottish history. The book is well-researched and provides an accurate depiction of the Siege of Leith, while also offering a compelling and engaging story.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.