Jessie McKinnon (1881)

von E. E. C.

80 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Jessie McKinnon is a novel written by E. E. C. and first published in 1881. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of the titular character, Jessie McKinnon, from her childhood to adulthood. Jessie is a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her uncle and aunt. She grows up in a strict and religious household, but she is determined to make her own way in the world.As Jessie grows up, she falls in love with a young man named Donald, who is the son of her uncle's business partner. However, their love is forbidden by their families, and they are forced to keep their relationship secret. When Donald's father dies, he inherits the family business and becomes a wealthy man. Jessie and Donald are finally able to marry, but their happiness is short-lived as tragedy strikes.The novel explores themes of love, family, religion, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into life in Scotland in the late 19th century. Jessie McKinnon is a poignant and emotional story that will resonate with readers who enjoy historical fiction and romantic dramas.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104240202
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC