The Bondman; A New Saga (1893)

The Bondman; A New Saga is a novel written by Hall Caine and published in 1893. The story is set in the Isle of Man during the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Christian Vellacott. Christian is the son of a wealthy landowner and is raised in luxury but is forced to flee the island after being falsely accused of murder. He becomes a bondman, a slave-like figure, to a wealthy family in Iceland and is forced to work in harsh conditions. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Christian falls in love with the daughter of his master and must navigate the complex relationships between the various characters. The story also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the conflict between the English and the Icelanders.The Bondman; A New Saga was a popular novel in its time and was praised for its vivid descriptions of the Icelandic landscape and its portrayal of the struggles of the bondmen. It has been adapted for the stage and screen multiple times and remains a classic work of historical fiction.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.