A Princess Of Thule (1892)

A Princess of Thule is a novel written by William Black and published in 1892. It tells the story of a young woman named Sheila Mackenzie, who is the daughter of a wealthy Scottish landowner. Sheila is beautiful, intelligent, and fiercely independent, and she is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of her family and society.The novel is set in the remote and rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands, where Sheila's father owns a large estate. Sheila spends much of her time exploring the wilderness, hunting and fishing, and enjoying the freedom of the outdoors. She is also a talented musician and artist, and she spends many hours playing the piano and painting.As the story unfolds, Sheila meets and falls in love with a young Englishman named Philip St. George, who is visiting the Highlands on a hunting trip. Philip is immediately captivated by Sheila's beauty and spirit, and the two begin a passionate and tumultuous romance.However, Sheila's father is strongly opposed to the match, as he believes that Philip is not a suitable match for his daughter. Despite this, Sheila and Philip continue to see each other in secret, and their love for each other only grows stronger.As the novel reaches its climax, Sheila is faced with a difficult decision - should she defy her father and society and marry the man she loves, or should she give up her own happiness for the sake of her family's expectations? The novel ultimately explores themes of love, independence, and the conflict between tradition and modernity.Overall, A Princess of Thule is a beautifully written novel that captures the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and the complex emotions of its characters. It is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.