Helen MacGregor: Or Conquest And Sacrifice (1865)

By C.Y. Barlow

Book Overview

Helen MacGregor: Or Conquest And Sacrifice is a novel written by Mrs. C. Y. Barlow and published in 1865. The story follows the life of the titular character, Helen MacGregor, a young woman who is forced to navigate the challenges of love, family, and societal expectations in 19th century Scotland. Helen is the daughter of a Scottish laird and is expected to marry well and uphold the family's reputation. However, she falls in love with a man who is deemed unsuitable by her family and is forced to make a choice between love and duty. Along the way, Helen faces numerous obstacles, including a family feud, a dangerous journey through the Scottish Highlands, and a tragic sacrifice that tests her strength and resilience. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle to find one's place in a rigid society. With vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and complex characters, Helen MacGregor: Or Conquest And Sacrifice is a compelling historical fiction novel that will transport readers to a bygone era.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: 1163908258
• ISBN13: 9781163908259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"