Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Jean: The Romance Of The Great Douglas Cause is a historical novel written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald and published in 1904. The book is set in Scotland during the 18th century and tells the story of Lady Jean, the daughter of the Duke of Douglas. Lady Jean is a strong and independent woman who falls in love with Archibald Douglas, a distant relative of her father's.However, their love is forbidden due to the Great Douglas Cause, a legal battle over the inheritance of the Douglas estate. Lady Jean's father is determined to keep the estate within the family and refuses to acknowledge Archibald as a legitimate heir. As the legal battle intensifies, Lady Jean and Archibald must fight for their love and their rightful place in the Douglas family.The novel is a tale of romance, drama, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of a historic legal battle. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions of Scottish landscapes and customs transport the reader to another time and place. Lady Jean is a compelling protagonist, and her story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity. The book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.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.
