Miss Cheyne Of Essilmont (1884)

Miss Cheyne of Essilmont is a novel written by James Grant and published in 1884. The book is set in Scotland in the mid-19th century and follows the story of Miss Cheyne, a wealthy and independent woman who inherits a large estate in Essilmont. The novel explores the challenges and complexities of being a woman in a male-dominated society, as Miss Cheyne faces opposition and prejudice from the local community and her own family members. Alongside the main plot, the book also features a romantic subplot involving Miss Cheyne and a young man named Harry Melville. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of Scottish landscapes and its portrayal of the social and cultural norms of the time. Overall, Miss Cheyne of Essilmont is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in Victorian Scotland.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.