Publisher's Synopsis
The Passionate Elopement is a novel written by Compton Mackenzie and first published in 1911. The story is set in Scotland and follows the romantic adventures of two young lovers, Esm����� and Francis. Esm����� is a beautiful and spirited young woman who is engaged to be married to a wealthy and respectable man named Sir John. However, she falls deeply in love with Francis, a poor artist who is deemed unsuitable by her family and society.Determined to be together, Esm����� and Francis decide to elope. They flee to the Scottish Highlands, pursued by Sir John and Esm�����'s family. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies and a wealthy American woman who takes an interest in Francis's art.As they journey towards their new life together, Esm����� and Francis face numerous challenges and obstacles, but their love for each other remains steadfast. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the constraints of society, as well as the beauty and wildness of the Scottish landscape.Overall, The Passionate Elopement is a classic tale of forbidden love and the lengths that people will go to be with the ones they love. It is a beautifully written and engaging novel that has stood the test of time.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.
