John Harrison

Broschiertes Buch

The Laird Of Restalrig's Daughter

A Legend Of The Siege Of Leith (1857)

Beschreibung

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 story is set during the Siege of Leith in 1560, a significant event in Scottish history. The protagonist of the story is the daughter of the Laird of Restalrig, a wealthy landowner who is caught up in the political turmoil of the time. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the protagonist is torn between her love for a young soldier and her duty to her family. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the siege and its aftermath, as well as its portrayal of the complex political landscape of 16th-century Scotland. Overall, The Laird Of Restalrig's Daughter is a gripping tale of romance and intrigue set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Scottish history.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.

Autor

John F. Harrison has been a minister, a musician, a business owner, and an author. He's still happily involved in three out of those four vocations, and greatly misses his music. John's greatest ambition is to get up eight times after falling down seven. He chronicles the tribulations and triumphs of deeply flawed people, because he knows no other kind. John lives with his wife in the Boston area.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 410g
• ISBN-13: 9781437304626
• ISBN-10: 1437304621
• Artikelnr.: 25866209