02611cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450025001442640051001693000047002203360026002673370026002933380036003195000031003555080221003865201432006075340045020396530030020846530039021146530023021536530067021768560042022439374UtSlPG20260610133231.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBarr, Amelia E.,d1831-191912aA Knight of the Nets 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-11-01 aEtext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders, from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. HTML file produced by David Widger a"A Knight of the Nets" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in a remote fishing village, Pittendurie, and focuses on the lives of Christina Binnie, her brother Andrew, and Sophy Traill as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations in their tight-knit community. The narrative hints at the emotional and romantic tensions that arise against the backdrop of their daily lives, particularly regarding the interactions between Christina and Jamie Logan, and between Andrew and Sophy. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Pittendurie, a quaint fishing village characterized by its picturesque cottages and vibrant local life. Christina is depicted as a beautiful young woman who has yet to marry, and there are whispers about her relationships with local fishermen, particularly Jamie Logan. The dynamics within her family become apparent as mother Janet expresses concern about Christina's affections, while Andrew holds steadfastly to his love for Sophy. As the chapter unfolds, familial bonds, romantic entanglements, and the pressing societal pressures of marrying well shape the characters’ interactions. Andrew's ambitious plans to secure a fishing boat and his deep love for Sophy further complicate matters, setting the stage for the unfolding drama between aspiration and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aSocial classes -- Fiction aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction aFishers -- Fiction aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9374