Will Of The Mill (1894)

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Book Overview

Will of the Mill is a novel written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson, and first published in 1894. The story revolves around a young boy named Dickson McCunn, who is a retired Glasgow grocer. He embarks on a journey to the Scottish countryside in search of adventure and ends up getting involved in a political conspiracy.The plot takes place in the aftermath of World War I, and the political climate is tense. The story is set in the fictional village of Aucharn, where Dickson McCunn becomes embroiled in the lives of the villagers. He meets a group of local politicians who are plotting to overthrow the government and establish a socialist state. The plot thickens when a mysterious woman arrives in Aucharn, and Dickson becomes convinced that she is a spy.As the story unfolds, Dickson finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. He must use all his wits and resourcefulness to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and prevent a catastrophic event from occurring. Along the way, he forms close bonds with the villagers, and they help him in his quest.Will of the Mill is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and political intrigue. It is a classic example of Stevenson's storytelling prowess and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of Scottish life and landscape. The novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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: 1104530430
• ISBN13: 9781104530433
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"