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Title: The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_of_Ballantrae
Credits: David Price
Summary: "The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around ambitious fraternal rivalry and the tumultuous political backdrop of Scotland during the Jacobite uprising. The protagonist, James, the Master of Ballantrae, exemplifies a conflicted character torn between loyalty and self-interest, especially in contrast to his more stable brother, Henry. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Durrisdeer family, which includes the Master of Ballantrae, his brother Henry, and Miss Alison Graeme, whom James is expected to marry. The opening chapters depict the family's internal dynamics in light of the political upheaval surrounding Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s return to Scotland in 1745. As the brothers argue over their loyalties to competing monarchs, the tension builds—foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold as a result of honor, ambition, and betrayal. The stage is set for a tale of adventure where personal and political conflicts intertwine, hinting at the twists and turns that will characterize the Master’s tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 864
Published: Mar 1, 1997
Downloads: 246
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Fiction
Subject: Absence and presumption of death -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_of_Ballantrae
Credits: David Price
Summary: "The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around ambitious fraternal rivalry and the tumultuous political backdrop of Scotland during the Jacobite uprising. The protagonist, James, the Master of Ballantrae, exemplifies a conflicted character torn between loyalty and self-interest, especially in contrast to his more stable brother, Henry. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the Durrisdeer family, which includes the Master of Ballantrae, his brother Henry, and Miss Alison Graeme, whom James is expected to marry. The opening chapters depict the family's internal dynamics in light of the political upheaval surrounding Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s return to Scotland in 1745. As the brothers argue over their loyalties to competing monarchs, the tension builds—foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold as a result of honor, ambition, and betrayal. The stage is set for a tale of adventure where personal and political conflicts intertwine, hinting at the twists and turns that will characterize the Master’s tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 864
Published: Mar 1, 1997
Downloads: 246
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Brothers -- Fiction
Subject: Absence and presumption of death -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.