Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 560 MacDonald, George 1824 1905 The Marquis of Lossie Sequel to: Malcolm. Martin Robb; smart quotes, italics, etc., added by Lisa Wadsworth. "The Marquis of Lossie" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around Malcolm Colonsay, a complex character who is revealed to be the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Lossie. As Malcolm navigates his identity and relationships, particularly with his sister Florimel, the narrative explores themes of duty, belonging, and moral integrity amidst social expectations. The beginning of the novel introduces Malcolm in the stable-yard of Lossie House, illustrating his connection to the estate and his dedication to a difficult mare, Kelpie. Through dialogues with the estate's factor, Mr. Crathie, Malcolm’s struggles with his position and the expectations placed upon him are clear. He demonstrates both loyalty to the memory of his father and a profound moral compass, especially when discussing the ethics of selling horses without disclosing their faults. His attachment to Kelpie reveals a deeper emotional life as he grapples with the complexities of his past, hinting at his larger responsibilities toward his sister and their family's legacy. The opening sets a rich tone for Malcolm's development and personal conflicts throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Scotland -- Fiction Christian fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1040448 2025-08-03T10:33:52.049858 text/html 1021550 2024-06-02T15:45:27 text/html 693265 2025-08-03T10:34:03.834809 application/epub+zip 694361 2025-08-03T10:33:54.027938 application/epub+zip 610579 2025-08-03T10:33:52.923907 application/epub+zip 1304837 2025-08-03T10:34:11.688285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1242014 2025-08-03T10:34:03.075872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 721745 2022-09-04T04:54:25.135356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 996572 2025-08-03T10:33:50.290956 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 976790 2024-06-02T15:45:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16283 2025-08-03T10:34:11.837261 application/rdf+xml 16553 2025-08-03T10:33:53.284873 image/jpeg 2545 2025-08-03T10:33:53.098850 image/jpeg 1353480 2025-08-03T10:33:52.145933 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