Donald Ross Of Heimra Vol. I

By William Black

Book Overview

Donald Ross Of Heimra Vol. I is a historical novel centered on a young woman who unexpectedly inherits a Highland estate in Scotland, inspiring her to improve the lives of the local crofters. The story opens with her and a friend traveling to their new home, full of enthusiasm and hopeful plans to address tenant grievances. However, her idealism soon meets the complex reality of the estate, which appears more prosperous and complicated than expected. Along the way, they meet the estate's factor, a man responsible for managing the property, whose attitudes and decisions present challenges. The contrast between her hopeful vision and the established social and economic conditions sets the foundation for the narrative's exploration of responsibility, conflict, and social change. Themes of inheritance, duty, and the tension between progress and tradition emerge as the protagonist navigates relationships with tenants and estate management, revealing the layered struggles of Highland life and the legacy left by previous ownership.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373406302
• ISBN13: 9789373406305
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"