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100 1 _aLeadem, Christopher
245 1 0 _aHighland Ballad
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508 _aChristopher Leadem
520 _a"Highland Ballad" by Christopher Leadem is a novel likely written in the late 20th century that captures the emotional turmoil and yearning for identity in a post-Culloden Scotland. The story centers around young Mary Scott, a sixteen-year-old girl grappling with loss and a painful legacy, as she trudges through a landscape fraught with sadness and the heavy burden of her family's demise, particularly the death of her beloved brother Michael. The narrative intertwines themes of love, loss, and the haunting memories of a war that has shattered her world and left her in a perilous situation under English rule. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Mary as she mourns in a bleak Scottish landscape that reflects her inner sorrow. As she visits her brother’s grave, flashbacks reveal their deep bond, weaving in themes of love that transcends familial ties. Mary’s world is further complicated by the appearance of her aunt, who hints at their family's hidden secrets, not least regarding Mary’s lineage. This reveals an impending conflict with the new lord, Stephen Purceville, whose complicated relationship with Mary deepens the story’s intrigue. As the narrative unfolds, the tensions between honor, betrayal, and the weight of ancestral expectations set the stage for an emotional exploration of Mary’s quest for identity amid the devastation surrounding her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aScotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
653 _aHighlands (Scotland) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6591
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