Doonan: A Tale Of Sorrow And Of Joy (1887)

By Melville Gray

Book Overview

Doonan: A Tale of Sorrow and of Joy is a novel written by Melville Gray and first published in 1887. The story is set in the fictional town of Doonan, located in the rural countryside of England during the 1800s. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home and family after a tragic event occurs. Mary's journey takes her to Doonan, where she is taken in by a kind-hearted family.As Mary settles into her new life in Doonan, she encounters a cast of unique characters, including a wealthy landowner, a mysterious stranger, and a young man who is determined to win her heart. However, Mary's past soon catches up with her, and she must confront the events that led her to leave her home.Throughout the novel, Gray explores themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and redemption. The story is told in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the lives of the characters. Doonan: A Tale of Sorrow and of Joy is a timeless tale of hope and resilience that continues to captivate readers to this day.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: 1166994937
• ISBN13: 9781166994938
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"