A Lost Lady of Old Years facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | John Buchan |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | John Lane |
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1899 |
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| Pages | 366 |
A Lost Lady of Old Years is an exciting novel written by the Scottish author John Buchan. It was first published in 1899. Before it became a full book, parts of the story appeared in a magazine called Today. The interesting title of the book comes from a poem by Robert Browning called Waring.
What is This Book About?
This book is a historical novel. That means it's a fictional story set in a real time period from the past. It explores big ideas like following your heart and choosing what you believe in.
The Story's Setting and Main Character
The story takes place in Scotland during a very important time in history. This was the Jacobite rising of 1745. This event was a rebellion where people tried to put a new king on the throne.
The main character is an eighteen-year-old boy named Francis Birkenshaw. He is learning to become a lawyer. The book follows his adventures during this exciting and challenging time. He has to deal with difficult choices and decide where his loyalties truly lie.
