Profit And Loss (1916)

Profit and Loss is a novel by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr, first published in 1916. The story is set in the early 19th century in Scotland and follows the life of a young woman named Janet MacLeod. Janet is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, but her family falls on hard times and she is forced to work as a governess to support herself.Janet falls in love with her employer, a wealthy landowner named Edward Carlyle, but their relationship is complicated by his engagement to another woman. As Janet struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Edward, she also faces challenges in her work as a governess and in her relationships with other members of the community.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status, as well as the challenges faced by women in the 19th century. It also provides a detailed look at life in Scotland during this time period, including descriptions of the landscape, culture, and customs.Overall, Profit and Loss is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century 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.