02083cam a22003013u 4500 23152 UtSlPG 20260610133530.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Sillars, John The McBrides : A Romance of Arran Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-22 E-text prepared by Al Haines "The McBrides" by John Sillars is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rich, rural Scottish setting, centering on the McBride family as they navigate themes of love, regional lore, and the complexities of a changing society. The central characters, including Dan McBride, Hamish, and the charismatic gipsy Belle, are poised at the intersection of tradition and modernity, against the backdrop of their idyllic yet tumultuous homeland. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hamish, who is reflecting on the simpler times of his youth spent in the bucolic hills of Arran. He recalls the interactions with his grandfather, their farming traditions, and the arrival of Belle, a gipsy woman with mysterious powers. As Hamish and his friend Dan spot her, a chance encounter unfolds that reveals both Belle's enchanting beauty and her powerful connection to the natural world, notably through her interaction with a restless stallion. Dan finds himself drawn to Belle, sparking a series of events that promise to intertwine their lives in unexpected ways, setting the stage for romance and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arran, Island of (Scotland) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23152 64204 64204