Stuart of Dunleath (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161454659)

""Stuart of Dunleath"" is a novel written by Caroline Sheridan Norton. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Stuart. Stuart is a young man who inherits a large estate in Scotland, Dunleath, from his uncle. He moves to Dunleath with his mother and sister and soon finds himself embroiled in a web of family secrets and scandals.Stuart is a kind and generous man, but he is also impulsive and prone to making rash decisions. He falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lady Edith, who is engaged to another man. Stuart's mother disapproves of the match and tries to break them apart. Meanwhile, Stuart's sister, Georgina, is in love with a man who is also engaged to another woman.As the story unfolds, Stuart and his family must navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and social status. They must also confront the dark secrets of their family's past, including a scandal involving Stuart's father. Throughout it all, Stuart remains determined to do what is right and to protect those he loves.""Stuart of Dunleath"" is a compelling novel that explores themes of love, family, and morality. It is a classic example of 19th-century literature and is sure to captivate readers with its rich characters and intricate plot.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.

Author: Caroline Sheridan Norton
ISBN-10: 1161454659
ISBN-13: 9781161454659
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d