In Cheviots Glens (1887)

By Jane T. Stoddart

Book Overview

In Cheviots Glens is a novel written by Jane T. Stoddart in 1887. The story takes place in the Cheviot Hills, a range of hills located on the border between England and Scotland. The main character is a young woman named Jean Douglas who lives in a small village at the foot of the hills. Jean is a talented artist who dreams of leaving her village and traveling to London to pursue her passion for painting.The novel follows Jean's journey as she navigates the challenges of life in a rural community and tries to find her place in the world. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy landowner, a group of gypsies, and a handsome young man named Arthur.As Jean's artistic talents begin to gain recognition, she is faced with difficult choices about her future. Should she stay in her village and marry Arthur, or should she leave for London and pursue her dreams of becoming a professional artist? The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the conflict between tradition and modernity.Overall, In Cheviots Glens is a charming and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in rural England in the late 19th century. With its strong characters and compelling storyline, it is sure to captivate 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120298849
• ISBN13: 9781120298843
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"