Castle Warlock : A Homely Romance
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Castle Warlock: A Homely Romance is a novel written by the Scottish author George MacDonald. The story is set in the fictional Scottish town of Kilkhaven and follows the lives of two families, the Warlocks and the Campbells. The Warlocks are the owners of the titular Castle Warlock, a grand estate that has been in the family for generations. The Campbells are a poorer family who live in a small cottage on the Warlock estate.The novel explores the relationships between the two families, as well as the themes of love, class, and tradition. The story is told through the eyes of two young women, Lady Florimel Warlock and Jessie Campbell. Lady Florimel is the daughter of the Warlock family and is expected to marry a wealthy man from a similar background. Jessie, on the other hand, is in love with Lady Florimel's brother, but their class differences make their relationship impossible.As the story progresses, the lives of both families become intertwined in unexpected ways. There are secrets to be uncovered, relationships to be tested, and traditions to be challenged. The novel explores the idea that love can transcend class boundaries and that tradition should not always be blindly followed.Castle Warlock: A Homely Romance is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Scottish life and culture in the late 19th century. It is a story of love, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. George MacDonald's prose is lyrical and evocative, bringing the characters and setting to life in vivid detail. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature and is interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781432699444
- ISBN-10: 143269944X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.86 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Page Count: 388
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