Publisher's Synopsis
Accidentals is a novel written by Helen Mackay and published in 1915. The story is set in Scotland and revolves around the life of a young woman named Ailsa Craig who is struggling to find her place in the world. Ailsa is a talented musician who dreams of becoming a professional composer, but her father disapproves of her ambitions and wants her to marry a wealthy man. Ailsa's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Robin McLeod, who shares her passion for music and encourages her to pursue her dreams. However, their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of Ailsa's father. As Ailsa struggles to navigate the challenges of love, family, and career, she must also confront the harsh realities of the First World War, which threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, class, and the impact of war on ordinary people's lives. Accidentals is a poignant and insightful portrayal of a young woman's journey to find her voice and follow her dreams despite the obstacles in her path.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.
