A Princess Of Thule (1892)

A Princess of Thule is a novel written by William Black and published in 1892. The story is set in the remote and rugged landscape of the Scottish Hebrides, where a young and beautiful woman named Sheila Mackenzie lives with her father, a wealthy and powerful landowner. Sheila is known for her wild and independent spirit, and she has captured the hearts of many of the local men, including the handsome and charming Lord Cairnforth.As the story unfolds, we see Sheila caught between her desire for freedom and her duty to her family and her people. She is torn between her love for Cairnforth and her loyalty to her father, who has arranged for her to marry a wealthy and influential man from the mainland. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island, stirring up old secrets and threatening to disrupt the delicate balance of power.Amidst all of this drama and intrigue, Black weaves a vivid and evocative portrait of life in the Scottish Highlands, with its rugged landscapes, ancient traditions, and fierce sense of pride and independence. A Princess of Thule is a timeless tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle for self-determination, told with skill and sensitivity by one of the great writers of the Victorian era.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.