Olrig Grange (1879)

By Herman Kunst and Herman Künst

Book Overview

Olrig Grange, written by Walter Chalmers Smith and first published in 1879, is a novel set in Scotland during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lilias, who inherits Olrig Grange, a large estate in the Scottish countryside, after the death of her father. Lilias is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who made his fortune in the West Indies, and she is unaccustomed to the rural life of Scotland.As Lilias settles into her new home, she becomes fascinated by the local folklore and superstitions surrounding the estate. She also meets a number of interesting characters, including the mysterious and brooding Laird of Duff, who lives nearby. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Lilias and the Laird eventually develop a deep and passionate love for each other.However, their relationship is complicated by a number of factors, including the Laird's troubled past and the disapproval of Lilias's family. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the clash between tradition and modernity.Overall, Olrig Grange is a beautifully written and atmospheric novel that captures the essence of rural Scotland during the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or Scottish literature.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: 1164885375
• ISBN13: 9781164885375
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"