02542cam a22003373u 4500 49979 UtSlPG 20260610134141.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07015924 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bowen, Marjorie, 1888-1952 The Master of Stair Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_of_Stair Release date is 2015-09-15 Produced by David Maranhao, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Master of Stair" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the harsh and beautiful Scottish Highlands, exploring themes of clan rivalry, loyalty, and the complex socio-political landscape of 17th-century Scotland. Central to the narrative are Ronald Macdonald, a proud Highlander of the Macdonald clan, and Helen Fraser, an enigmatic woman who stirs within him both admiration and conflict. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Ronald Macdonald and his men as they traverse the misty landscape of the Highlands. Shrouded in fog, they are wary of strangers, believing themselves to be perpetually at odds with the rival clan, the Campbells. Ronald’s encounter with a woman in a scarlet coat—initially presumed to be a Campbell—leads to a tense yet intriguing dialogue that reveals a deep-seated animosity between the clans. This incident sets the stage for the themes of ferocity and honor that permeate the book as characters grapple with the legacies of their feuds, and the ramifications of their decisions take shape against the impending unrest of clan politics. As the narrative unfolds, the foundations of loyalty and betrayal seem destined to intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 -- Fiction Stair, John Dalrymple, Earl of, 1648-1707 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49979 90817 90817