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100 1 _aJacob, Violet,
_d1863-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Interloper
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-08
508 _aPaul Haxo from images graciously made available by the National Library of Scotland.
520 _a"The Interloper" by Violet Jacob is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Scottish Lowlands, the novel begins with the return of the young protagonist, Gilbert Speid, to his ancestral home of Whanland. As he reconnects with the land and the remnants of his family, including a mysterious portrait of his mother, the narrative explores themes of legacy, identity, and the complexities of social relationships among genteel Scottish families. The opening of "The Interloper" introduces Gilbert Speid, who arrives at the decaying estate of Whanland, a place laden with his family's history. As he navigates his new role as the heir, he encounters various characters, including his family lawyer, Alexander Barclay, and his elderly relatives, the Misses Robertson, who illuminate aspects of his past through their recollections. The atmosphere is interwoven with themes of belonging and the weight of expectations, particularly as Gilbert grapples with the legacy left by his mother. Encounters with local figures, including the curious Lady Eliza Lamont, set the stage for further exploration of community dynamics and relationships that promise future intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65800
999 _c106622
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