Fenella: A Novel (1911)

By Henry Longan Stuart

Book Overview

Fenella: A Novel is a book written by Henry Longan Stuart and first published in 1911. The novel is set in Scotland and follows the story of Fenella, a young woman who is sent to live with her grandfather, Sir James Macfarlane, after the death of her mother. Fenella is a strong-willed and independent woman who struggles to fit into the traditional roles expected of her in society. She finds solace in the wild and rugged Scottish landscape, where she can be free and independent.As the story progresses, Fenella falls in love with a local farmer, John Macdonald, who is also struggling to find his place in society. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is a Catholic and Fenella is Protestant, and their families disapprove of their relationship. Despite these challenges, Fenella and John are determined to be together and fight against the prejudices of their families and society.The novel deals with themes of love, family, tradition, and societal expectations. It also explores the tensions between different religious and cultural groups in Scotland at the time. Fenella is a complex and compelling character who defies the conventions of her time and fights for her own happiness and independence. The book is a classic example of early 20th-century Scottish literature and is still widely read and studied today.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: 1436845718
• ISBN13: 9781436845717
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"