Laura Everingham

Laura Everingham: Or The Highlanders Of Glen Ora is a novel written by James Grant and first published in 1864. Set in the Scottish Highlands, the story revolves around the titular character, Laura Everingham, and her experiences with the local Highlanders. Laura is a young Englishwoman who inherits a large estate in Glen Ora, a remote area of Scotland. She travels there to take possession of her property and soon finds herself embroiled in a series of conflicts with the local clans. Despite initial tensions, Laura gradually comes to admire the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape and the resilience of the Highlanders. She also finds herself drawn to one of the clan leaders, a charismatic and enigmatic figure named Malcolm Macdonald. As Laura navigates the complex social and political dynamics of Glen Ora, she must also confront her own prejudices and preconceptions about Scotland and its people. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands and its portrayal of the tensions between English and Scottish cultures. It also offers a nuanced perspective on the Highland Clearances, a controversial period in Scottish history when many Highlanders were forcibly evicted from their land. Overall, Laura Everingham: Or The Highlanders Of Glen Ora is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of Scottish history.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.