The Master of Stair by Marjorie Bowen
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About this eBook
| Author | Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 |
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| LoC No. | 07015924 |
| Title | The Master of Stair |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Master of Stair" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the harsh and beautiful Scottish Highlands, exploring themes of clan rivalry, loyalty, and the complex socio-political landscape of 17th-century Scotland. Central to the narrative are Ronald Macdonald, a proud Highlander of the Macdonald clan, and Helen Fraser, an enigmatic woman who stirs within him both admiration and conflict. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Ronald Macdonald and his men as they traverse the misty landscape of the Highlands. Shrouded in fog, they are wary of strangers, believing themselves to be perpetually at odds with the rival clan, the Campbells. Ronald’s encounter with a woman in a scarlet coat—initially presumed to be a Campbell—leads to a tense yet intriguing dialogue that reveals a deep-seated animosity between the clans. This incident sets the stage for the themes of ferocity and honor that permeate the book as characters grapple with the legacies of their feuds, and the ramifications of their decisions take shape against the impending unrest of clan politics. As the narrative unfolds, the foundations of loyalty and betrayal seem destined to intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stair, John Dalrymple, Earl of, 1648-1707 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49979 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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