Project Gutenberg 2021-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 134 Jacob, Violet 1863 1946 The Interloper Paul Haxo from images graciously made available by the National Library of Scotland. "The Interloper" by Violet Jacob is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Scottish Lowlands, the novel begins with the return of the young protagonist, Gilbert Speid, to his ancestral home of Whanland. As he reconnects with the land and the remnants of his family, including a mysterious portrait of his mother, the narrative explores themes of legacy, identity, and the complexities of social relationships among genteel Scottish families. The opening of "The Interloper" introduces Gilbert Speid, who arrives at the decaying estate of Whanland, a place laden with his family's history. As he navigates his new role as the heir, he encounters various characters, including his family lawyer, Alexander Barclay, and his elderly relatives, the Misses Robertson, who illuminate aspects of his past through their recollections. The atmosphere is interwoven with themes of belonging and the weight of expectations, particularly as Gilbert grapples with the legacy left by his mother. Encounters with local figures, including the curious Lady Eliza Lamont, set the stage for further exploration of community dynamics and relationships that promise future intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Scotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 657472 2025-06-26T06:26:34.131369 text/html 633159 2024-10-18T14:47:20 text/html 506649 2025-06-26T06:26:44.110333 application/epub+zip 504345 2025-06-26T06:26:36.054354 application/epub+zip 333727 2025-06-26T06:26:35.134378 application/epub+zip 660744 2025-06-26T06:26:50.124324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597888 2025-06-26T06:26:43.126318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428454 2022-09-29T15:40:32.090622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583422 2025-06-26T06:26:33.113408 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 563664 2024-10-18T14:47:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16317 2025-06-26T06:26:50.277336 application/rdf+xml 12291 2025-06-26T06:26:35.256343 image/jpeg 1627 2025-06-26T06:26:35.195356 image/jpeg 420960 2025-06-26T06:26:34.184362 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia