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Tytler, Sarah
1827
1914
Keddie, Henrietta
Tytler, Sara
Scotch marriages, vol. 1
$aLondon :$bSmith, Elder & Co., $c1882.
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Lady Peggy -- Jean Kinloch.
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"Scotch Marriages, vol. 1" by Sarah Tytler is a (historical novel) written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intertwined lives of several characters, primarily focusing on the relationships between the laird, Jamie Ramsay of Drumsheugh; his tenant, Jock Home of Balcairnie; and the beautiful and industrious Peggy Hedderwick. As these characters navigate their social standings and personal desires, the themes of love, class distinction, and societal expectations in Scotland during that era are vividly explored. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jamie and Jock, childhood friends from differing social classes, whose lives begin to entwine around the charming Peggy. Jamie, the laird, is captivated by Peggy's beauty and virtues, while Jock finds himself in a complicated position, particularly as Jamie's affections for Peggy grow. The narrative sets up a potential love triangle filled with societal pressures and personal ambitions, illustrating the struggles faced by Peggy as she captures the attention of both men. The opening effectively establishes the primary characters' backgrounds and hints at the conflicts and romance that will unfold as the story progresses, while also depicting the rural Scottish setting that significantly influences their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/scotchmarriages01tytl/page/n9/mode/2up
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Short stories, English -- Scottish authors
Scottish fiction
Short stories, Scottish
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