Publisher's Synopsis
The Highland Widow is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1827. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands during the 18th century and follows the life of a woman named Janet, who becomes a widow after her husband is killed in battle. Janet is left to raise her son and daughter alone, but she is determined to keep her family together and maintain their way of life. As the story progresses, Janet becomes embroiled in a feud between two powerful clans, the Campbells and the MacGregors. She is forced to take sides and make difficult choices that will impact her family's future. Along the way, she meets a young man named Hamish, who becomes a trusted ally and friend.The Highland Widow explores themes of loyalty, family, and tradition in the face of conflict and change. Scott's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and culture bring the story to life, and his attention to historical detail adds depth and authenticity to the narrative. The novel is a compelling tale of love, loss, and resilience that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Scottish literature.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chronicles of the Canongate; Highland Widow; Two Drovers; Surgeon�������s Daughter; My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror; Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419179853.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.
