Cupid In Oilskins (1916)

By J.J. Bell and John Bell

Book Overview

Cupid In Oilskins is a novel written by John Joy Bell and first published in 1916. The story is set in a small fishing village in Scotland and follows the life of a young fisherman named Sandy. Sandy is a handsome and hardworking young man who is deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, Maggie. However, Maggie's father disapproves of Sandy and wants her to marry a wealthy landowner instead.Despite the obstacles in their way, Sandy and Maggie continue to pursue their love for each other. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of sailors, a wealthy American, and a mysterious woman who seems to have a connection to Sandy's past.As the story unfolds, Sandy must navigate the challenges of life as a fisherman, including dangerous storms and treacherous waters. He also faces the difficult decision of whether to follow his heart and marry Maggie or to give in to her father's wishes and let her go.Cupid In Oilskins is a heartwarming and romantic tale that captures the beauty and simplicity of life in a small Scottish village. It is a timeless story of love, loyalty, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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: 1164615963
• ISBN13: 9781164615965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"