The Lovers Of Skye (1913)

By Frank Waller Allen

Book Overview

The Lovers of Skye is a novel written by Frank Waller Allen and first published in 1913. The story is set on the Isle of Skye, located off the west coast of Scotland, and follows the romantic entanglements of two young couples. The first couple is made up of a wealthy American named John Armstrong and a beautiful Scottish girl named Flora Macdonald. John has come to Skye to escape the pressures of his privileged life in America and to seek adventure in the rugged Scottish landscape. He falls in love with Flora, who is the daughter of a local laird, and must win the approval of her father in order to marry her.The second couple is made up of two young artists, a painter named David and a writer named Mary. They have come to Skye to seek inspiration for their work and find themselves drawn to each other. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that David is already engaged to another woman.As the two couples navigate their respective romantic challenges, they also become embroiled in a larger conflict between the local clans and the English government. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural identity against the backdrop of the stunning Scottish landscape.Overall, The Lovers of Skye is a captivating and romantic tale that transports readers to a bygone era of Scottish history and culture.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: 1166179273
• ISBN13: 9781166179274
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"