The Broken Fetter (1905)

By John Kirkwood Leys

Book Overview

The Broken Fetter is a novel written by John Kirkwood Leys and published in 1905. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the life of a young man named Donald Menzies. Donald is a bright and ambitious student who dreams of becoming a successful lawyer. However, his plans are derailed when he falls in love with a woman named Jessie, who is already engaged to another man.Despite the obstacles, Donald and Jessie continue to see each other in secret, and their relationship becomes more intense. However, when Jessie's fianc����� discovers their affair, he challenges Donald to a duel. Donald is injured in the fight, and Jessie is forced to marry her fianc�����.The rest of the novel follows Donald as he struggles to come to terms with his broken heart and shattered dreams. He becomes a recluse, avoiding society and drowning his sorrows in alcohol. However, he eventually finds redemption through a chance encounter with a young woman named Mary, who inspires him to start a new life.The Broken Fetter is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. It explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. With its vivid descriptions of Scottish landscapes and its complex characters, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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: 1165795566
• ISBN13: 9781165795567
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"