A Daughter of Raasay: A Tale of the '45

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A Daughter of Raasay: A Tale of the '45

by William MacLeod Raine

EN·~6 hours

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Description

Set against the rolling hills and mist‑shrouded lochs of the Scottish Highlands, the novel follows a headstrong young woman whose life is caught between the clamor of the 1745 Jacobite rising and the quiet pull of a forbidden romance. When a chance gambling game with the charismatic Sir Robert Volney spirals into high stakes, she finds herself drawn into a world of daring wagers, whispered conspiracies, and a loyalty that could cost her family everything.

As the rebellion gathers momentum, the heroine must navigate the tensions between duty to her clan and the fierce pull of love, all while the looming threat of battle shadows every decision. The story weaves together vivid descriptions of Highland life, the intoxicating allure of risk, and the tender moments that blossom amid turmoil, inviting listeners to experience the passionate heart of a turbulent era.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (371K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Updated: 2022-12-11.

Release date

2008-09-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William MacLeod Raine

William MacLeod Raine

1871–1954

Best known for fast-moving Westerns, this British-born American novelist turned frontier settings into vivid, popular adventures. He wrote prolifically for decades, with stories ranging from cowboys and rangers to the Klondike.

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