
In the windswept highlands of Scotland, the enigmatic Master of Aberfeldie presides over his ancestral stronghold, Dundargue, a place where ancient stone towers overlook the rolling Carse of Gowrie. Amid the crisp autumn air, he shares quiet moments with his beloved Olive, their affection blossoming against a backdrop of historic grandeur and lingering war‑time shadows. Their leisurely picnics atop the tower and tender exchanges hint at a deep, abiding love that seems unbreakable.
Yet beneath the serene surface, a subtle rivalry simmers. Holcroft, a recent guest, returns a gold bangle he had carelessly slipped on, sparking a tense confrontation that tests Allan’s famed sense of honor. As alliances shift and secrets begin to surface, the master must navigate both the passions of his heart and the looming mysteries that threaten to unravel his carefully kept peace.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2021-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1822–1887
A hugely popular Scottish novelist and historian of Victorian Britain, he wrote adventure stories, military romances, and vivid books about Edinburgh that reached a wide readership in his own lifetime. His work blends fast-moving plot with a strong feel for history and place.
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