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A Princess of Thule
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RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $26.99
ISBN13: 9781773566344
Publisher: Devoted Publishing
Published: May 21 2026
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Love, ambition, and tragedy unfold against the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and islands in one of Victorian literature's most atmospheric romances.
In A Princess of Thule by William Black, the quiet life of the remote northern islands is disrupted when Sheila Mackenzie, the spirited daughter of a Highland fisherman, encounters the sophisticated world beyond her isolated home. Raised amid the wild landscapes and traditions of Thule, Sheila's innocence and natural charm captivate those she meets, particularly the ambitious London society figure Lavender.
Drawn away from the windswept coasts and simple life she has always known, Sheila enters a world of wealth, culture, and social expectation far removed from the freedom of her island upbringing. Yet as she struggles to adapt to unfamiliar customs and emotional disappointments, the contrast between the artificiality of fashionable society and the sincerity of her Highland home becomes increasingly painful.
Through romance, disillusionment, and emotional conflict, the novel explores themes of identity, innocence, class, and the cost of abandoning one's roots. William Black combines vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape with deeply human drama, creating a powerful contrast between natural beauty and the pressures of modern social life.
Rich in atmosphere and emotional depth, A Princess of Thule remains a compelling Victorian novel of love, cultural conflict, and personal tragedy.
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