This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Novels of D. K. Broster" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: The Jacobite Trilogy: The Flight of the Heron The Gleam in the North The Dark Mile Other Novels: The Vision Splendid The Yellow Poppy "Mr. Rowl" Ships in the Bay! Almond, Wild Almond Child Royal
The Greatest Historical Novels & Romances of D. K. Broster is a captivating collection of works by the renowned author, D.K. Broster. These novels delve into historical settings and offer intricate character developments, highlighting Broster's unique storytelling style. The literary context of these novels showcases Broster's ability to transport readers to different time periods with vivid descriptions and engaging plots that intertwine love and history. The book is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction and romance genres, providing a rich and immersive reading experience. The depth of detail in each storyline captivates readers and keeps them eagerly turning the pages to discover what fate awaits the characters. D.K. Broster's masterful storytelling and historical accuracy make this collection a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. With a focus on passion, intrigue, and historical accuracy, The Greatest Historical Novels & Romances of D. K. Broster is a literary gem that will surely enchant readers.
In this collection of dark, supernatural tales the esteemed author D. K. Broster gave full reign to her vivid imagination. Sometimes—as in “The Window” or “The Pestering,” or “All Soul’s Day”—these are what we might call ‘explainable’ ghost stories: apparitions or hauntings whose origin is to be found in some violent or unjust action in the past. Other stories, “Couching at the Door” and “From the Abyss,” have little or no explanation, even in supernatural terms. Add to these an elegant reworking of the Persephone myth, “The Taste of Pomegranates,” the downright bloodthirsty “Clairvoyance,” and the psychological studies, “The Promised Land” and “The Pavement” which so well merit the heading ‘Madness and Obsession’, and you have a collection to disturb and unsettle the strongest nerves. Literary historian Jack Adrian describes Couching at the Door as “a pure masterwork, one of the most satisfying weird collections of the century”.
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Novels of D. K. Broster" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ The Jacobite Trilogy:_x000D_ The Flight of the Heron_x000D_ The Gleam in the North_x000D_ The Dark Mile_x000D_ Other Novels:_x000D_ The Vision Splendid_x000D_ The Yellow Poppy_x000D_ "Mr. Rowl"_x000D_ Ships in the Bay!_x000D_ Almond, Wild Almond_x000D_ Child Royal_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
Set during the 1745 Jacobite uprising under Bonnie Prince Charlie, D. K. Broster’s The Flight of the Heron is the first of the Jacobite Trilogy. At the centre of the story are the intersecting fortunes of two men, who at first glance seem almost complete opposites: Ewen Cameron, a young Highland laird in the service of the Prince, is dashing, sincere, and idealistic, while Major Keith Windham, a professional soldier in the opposing English army, is cynical, world-weary, and profoundly lonely. When a second-sighted Highlander tells Ewen that the flight of a heron will lead to five meetings with an Englishman who is fated both to do him a great service and to cause him great grief, Ewen refuses to believe it. But as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s ill-fated campaign winds to its bitter end, the prophecy is proven true—and through many dangers and trials, Ewen and Keith find that they have one thing indisputably in common: both of them are willing to sacrifice everything for honour’s sake... Twice adapted for BBC Radio (1944 and 1959) and made into a TV serial by Scottish Television (1968) and the BBC (1976), this is the unmissable best-seller that first catapulted author D. K. Broster to fame!
Set in France after the Great Terror which followed the French Revolution, this is the story of the Duc de Trelan and his last ditch attempt to defy Napoleon's forces and lead a rebellion of aristocrats and peasants from North West France. The novel also centres on his wife, whom he presumes met her death during the Terror while he was in England. Both the duc and the duchesse are strong minded and principled characters but have not as yet come to appreciate each other's courage in the face of danger and their faithfulness to the ideals of their class. The duc, in disguise and under a cloud of infamy for having, supposedly, abandoned his wife, returns to France to lead an uprising against Napoleon. Meanwhile his wife, who has escaped the guillotine, is also living under a false name, ironically as the regime's concierge of their own chateau. How the two find each other again, then lose each other forever through their conviction that personal happiness must be sacrificed to honour and how the uprising fails forms the plot of this fast paced novel.
Almond, Wild Almond is a romantic tale of a love in a war time, and it tells the story of Ranald Maclean and his beloved lady Bride Stewart, whose love gets disturbed by the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. The storyline follows the exploits of Ranald Maclean before and after the battle of Culloden and his secret longings for his "Bride of the Gold" while struggling with his sense of honor. As he goes through numerous escapades on his thorny path, Ranald never stops worrying whether he will come back too late and see loved one gone, as she also struggles with various problems.
This unique and meticulously edited collection of D. K. Broster's greatest works includes: The Jacobite Trilogy:_x000D_ The Flight of the Heron_x000D_ The Gleam in the North_x000D_ The Dark Mile_x000D_ Other Novels:_x000D_ The Vision Splendid_x000D_ The Yellow Poppy_x000D_ "Mr. Rowl"_x000D_ Ships in the Bay!_x000D_ Almond, Wild Almond_x000D_ Child Royal_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
