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As she thought of this her eyes sought the face of the little one at her Side, and her hand grasped his more firmly. Everything would be borne bravely for his sake; any labour would be light, provided it made life happy for him.
George was all the while watching the old man with wondering eyes. Who is he, mother? He asked. This is not uncle?
The old fellow heard, and with a smile looked down on the child. He had a pair of twinkling gray eyes, that lit up his face when he spoke.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey as this book transports you to the heart of a rural Scottish community in the late Victorian era. At its center is George Malcolm, a young boy who has recently arrived in the remote village of Cuthil to live with his estranged uncle. The stark and untamed landscapes of George's new surroundings are vividly depicted, as are the austere moral codes and rigid social conventions of the time. The arrival of the lively George and his progressive mother challenges the community's conservative norms, leading to clashes with George's strict and self-righteous uncle, John Murdoch. As George navigates the unfamiliar world of Cuthil, he grapples with themes of faith, family, and identity. The author delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring the struggles and triumphs of those caught between tradition and change. Throughout the narrative, the reader is afforded a poignant glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, their dreams, and their struggles, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving society. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful and moving portrait of a bygone era, its insights still resonating with contemporary readers. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780259208112_0
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