Publisher's Synopsis
Donald Ross of Heimra is a novel written by William Black and published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young man named Donald Ross, who inherits a small island called Heimra in the Scottish Hebrides. As he settles into his new life on the island, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful young woman named Mora, who captures his heart.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. As Donald navigates the challenges of living on a remote island, he must also come to terms with his own past and the secrets that his family has kept hidden from him.Throughout the book, Black's vivid descriptions of the rugged Scottish landscape and the harsh realities of life on a small island bring the story to life. The characters are richly drawn and the dialogue is engaging, making the novel a compelling read.Overall, Donald Ross of Heimra is a classic work of Scottish literature that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and a way of life that is rapidly disappearing. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and literature.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.
