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The Flower Of The Flock (1879)

The Flower Of The Flock (1879)

Ellen Ross

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437292923
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The Flower of the Flock is a novel written by Ellen Ross and published in 1879. Set in Scotland, the story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret who is the daughter of a wealthy farmer. Margaret is known for her beauty and charm, and she attracts the attention of several suitors, including a wealthy landowner named Sir John. However, Margaret’s heart belongs to a poor shepherd named Jamie, who she has loved since childhood.As Margaret and Jamie’s relationship deepens, they face numerous obstacles, including disapproval from Margaret’s father and the jealousy of Sir John. Despite these challenges, Margaret and Jamie remain devoted to each other and eventually marry. However, their happiness is short-lived as tragedy strikes and Margaret is forced to make a difficult decision that will impact the rest of her life.Throughout the novel, Ross explores themes of love, loyalty, social class, and the challenges faced by women in 19th century Scotland. The Flower of the Flock is a poignant and emotional story that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a time of great social and economic change.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.

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