A Romance Of The Moors (1891)

A Romance of the Moors is a novel written by Mona Caird and published in 1891. The story is set in the 19th century in the Scottish Highlands and follows the life of a young woman named Alix King. Alix is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of society.The novel begins with Alix's arrival at her family's estate in the Highlands, where she is reunited with her childhood friend, Ronald Urquhart. Over the course of the novel, Alix and Ronald fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social conventions of the time and the disapproval of Alix's family.As the story unfolds, Alix becomes increasingly disillusioned with the restrictions placed on women in society and begins to question the traditional roles assigned to women. She also becomes involved in the local community and works to improve the lives of the people living on the estate.Throughout the novel, Caird explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for personal freedom. A Romance of the Moors is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the Scottish Highlands during the 19th century.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.