Castlebraes: Drawn From The Tinlie Manuscripts (1898)

By James Paton

Book Overview

Castlebraes: Drawn From The Tinlie Manuscripts is a historical fiction novel written by James Paton and first published in 1898. The book is set in Scotland in the 16th century and follows the story of the Clan Tinlie, a powerful and wealthy family who reside in the Castlebraes estate. The novel is based on a collection of manuscripts found in the ruins of Castlebraes, which describe the lives and adventures of the Tinlie family.The story begins with the arrival of a young Englishman, Hugh Heriot, who is sent to Castlebraes as a tutor for the Tinlie children. As he becomes more involved in the family's affairs, he uncovers a web of intrigue and betrayal that threatens to tear the clan apart. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful and headstrong Lady Jean Tinlie, who is engaged to another man.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of life in 16th century Scotland, including the customs, traditions, and political tensions of the time. The Tinlie family is portrayed as a proud and powerful clan, but also one that is plagued by internal rivalries and conflicts. The book also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle for power.Overall, Castlebraes: Drawn From The Tinlie Manuscripts is a gripping and engaging historical novel that will appeal to fans of Scottish history and romantic fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120269563
• ISBN13: 9781120269560
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"