Highland Ballad by Christopher Leadem

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Author Leadem, Christopher
Title Highland Ballad
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Christopher Leadem
Summary "Highland Ballad" by Christopher Leadem is a novel likely written in the late 20th century that captures the emotional turmoil and yearning for identity in a post-Culloden Scotland. The story centers around young Mary Scott, a sixteen-year-old girl grappling with loss and a painful legacy, as she trudges through a landscape fraught with sadness and the heavy burden of her family's demise, particularly the death of her beloved brother Michael. The narrative intertwines themes of love, loss, and the haunting memories of a war that has shattered her world and left her in a perilous situation under English rule. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Mary as she mourns in a bleak Scottish landscape that reflects her inner sorrow. As she visits her brother’s grave, flashbacks reveal their deep bond, weaving in themes of love that transcends familial ties. Mary’s world is further complicated by the appearance of her aunt, who hints at their family's hidden secrets, not least regarding Mary’s lineage. This reveals an impending conflict with the new lord, Stephen Purceville, whose complicated relationship with Mary deepens the story’s intrigue. As the narrative unfolds, the tensions between honor, betrayal, and the weight of ancestral expectations set the stage for an emotional exploration of Mary’s quest for identity amid the devastation surrounding her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6591
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 2, 2023
Copyright Status Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
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