Publisher's Synopsis
""A Border Shepherdess: A Romance Of Eskdale"" is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr and published in 1898. The story is set in the Scottish Borders region, specifically in Eskdale, and follows the life of a young woman named Jean Jardine. Jean is a shepherdess who lives a simple life in the countryside with her father and brother. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a wealthy landowner named John Burnet.The novel explores the themes of class, love, and sacrifice as Jean and John navigate their relationship in a society where their difference in social status is frowned upon. Jean must decide whether to follow her heart and be with John or to stay loyal to her family and their way of life.The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and its portrayal of the rural way of life in the late 19th century. It is also praised for its strong female protagonist who defies societal norms and expectations.Overall, ""A Border Shepherdess: A Romance Of Eskdale"" is a classic romance novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of people living in rural Scotland during a time of great social change.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.
