A vivid collection of Scottish tales that probe community, faith, and the twists of human nature.
Set in town and countryside alike, this book follows ordinary people facing extraordinary moral tests. From quiet classrooms of virtue to the pull of social pressure, the stories illuminate how personal choices ripple through family and church life. The result is a portrait of a community where loyalty, pride, and rumor often clash with truth and mercy.
Inside you’ll encounter memorable figures, sharp dialogue, and scenes that linger. The collection mixes humor with hard lessons, offering both entertainment and reflection in equal measure.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven tales set in small communities, where every choice matters and the stakes feel intimate.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles intriguing stories and events from the past, such as the story of Mysie Gow, a young woman whose cheerful disposition and bright spirit win the heart of a notorious lady-killer, who then shockingly jilts her on the eve of their wedding. Heartbroken, Mysie flees the scrutiny of the town, only to return much later, completely transformed. Other tales include that of Phoebe Callander, a beautiful young lady from a mysterious family, who becomes involved in a scandalous and highly publicized breach of promise lawsuit. The stories delve into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary situations, revealing the strength and resilience of the human spirit and exploring themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330368541_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330368541
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330368541
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 278 pages. 8.82x5.91x0.71 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330368541
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