Helen of the Glen is a historical novel written by Robert Pollok and published in 1841. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century, a time of religious and political turmoil. The protagonist, Helen, is a young woman from a devoutly Presbyterian family who becomes involved in the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who resisted the attempts of the Stuart kings to impose Anglican practices on the Church of Scotland.As Helen becomes more involved in the Covenanters' cause, she faces increasing danger from ...
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Helen of the Glen is a historical novel written by Robert Pollok and published in 1841. The story is set in Scotland during the 17th century, a time of religious and political turmoil. The protagonist, Helen, is a young woman from a devoutly Presbyterian family who becomes involved in the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who resisted the attempts of the Stuart kings to impose Anglican practices on the Church of Scotland.As Helen becomes more involved in the Covenanters' cause, she faces increasing danger from the authorities, who see the Covenanters as rebels and traitors. Along the way, she falls in love with a young Covenanter named James, who shares her passion for religious freedom and Scottish independence.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the struggles and sacrifices of the Covenanters, who endured persecution and even death for their beliefs. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and faith in the face of adversity. Pollok's writing style is descriptive and emotive, and he captures the beauty and ruggedness of the Scottish landscape with great skill.Overall, Helen of the Glen is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a turbulent period of Scottish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture.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.
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