"The Sheep-Stealers" is set in rural Wales and centers around the lives of ordinary people, their struggles, and moral dilemmas. The plot follows a group of characters involved in sheep-stealing, a crime that was not uncommon in rural areas during that period. The story delves into themes of poverty, loyalty, crime, and the consequences of one's actions.The novel portrays the hard lives of rural communities, and the tension between survival and legality. Jacob’s writing is notable for its ...

"The Interloper" is a historical romance novel that revolves around themes of love, loyalty, and social class. The plot likely follows the interplay between the characters, particularly focusing on the conflict and tension that arises when an outsider disrupts the established social order of a rural community.Violet Jacob's writing is known for its evocative descriptions of the Scottish landscape, as well as its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. "Th...

HALF-WAY up the east coast of Scotland, the estuary of the North Lour cuts a wide cleft in an edge of the Lowlands, and flows into the North Sea among the sands and salmon nets. The river winds in large curves through the shingles and green patches where cattle graze, overhung by woods of beech and birch, and pursuing its course through a country in full cultivation—a country of large fields; where rolling woods, purple in the shadow, stretch north towards the blue Grampians. A bridge of e...

"Irresolute Catherine" centers around the character of Catherine, a young woman whose indecisiveness and lack of direction lead her into various personal and social dilemmas. The novel explores Catherine’s struggles with her own uncertainties and the impact of her irresolution on her relationships and life choices.The story is likely to delve into themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations. Jacob’s narrative typically includes rich cha...

The night lay clear upon the North Sea, but now and then a soft wind came floating by; it whistled through the rigging of a fishing smack in which a little boy lay under a tarpaulin, peeping over the side of the boat down into the water below. His father had told him to be still and to go to sleep, so he lay looking up at the spangled sky above, and the masts rocking to and fro against the stars as the boat swayed about. Sometimes he thought the tall, dark forms looked like black arms tryi...

Set against the backdrop of the Jacobite uprising of the early 18th century, "Flemington" follows the life of Flemington, a young Scottish man who becomes embroiled in the political and social turmoil of the time.The protagonist, Flemington, is a member of a prominent Scottish family. His life is turned upside down by the Jacobite rebellion, which seeks to restore the Stuart monarchy to the throne of Britain. The novel explores his personal struggles, loyalties, and the impact of the polit...

Violet Augusta Mary Frederica Kennedy-Erskine was born on the 1st September 1863 at the House of Dun, near Montrose in Angus. The locality would be later inspiration for much of her writing.She married an Irish Major in the British Army in 1894 and went with him to his posting to Mhow in India which resulted in her book ‘Diaries and letters from India 1895–1900’.A gifted poet much of her verse is in her native Angus dialect. As well as several poetry collections and short s...

The book “Flemington” is a historical novel written by Violet Jacob. The story of the book is about the Jacobite rising of 1715 in Scotland and continues to follow the lives of Grahams and describes the struggles they faced during the raging in Scottish history. The main protagonist of whole story is Elspeth Blair, a young woman who find herself in dilemma between her love Robin Graeme and her significant duty to her family. During the Jacobite rebellion, she got entangled in political and...

Irresolute Catherine written by Violet Jacob who was a Scottish writer, now known especially for her historical novel Flemington and for her poetry. This book was published in 1908. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have ...

The Sheep-Stealers written by Violet Jacob who was a Scottish writer, This book was published in 1902. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these occasional...

Violet Augusta Mary Frederica Kennedy-Erskine was born on the 1st September 1863 at the House of Dun, near Montrose in Angus. The locality would be later inspiration for much of her writing.She married an Irish Major in the British Army in 1894 and went with him to his posting to Mhow in India which resulted in her book ‘Diaries and letters from India 1895–1900’.A gifted poet much of her verse is in her native Angus dialect. As well as several poetry collections and short s...

As an aristocrat by birth, Violet Jacob's decision to write poetry in Scots dialect risked ridicule from her peers, who considered it vulgar. Most others would struggle to take her efforts seriously - until they read it.'Northern Lights and Other Poems' shows her consummate knowledge and use of the vernacular.The verses are packed with rich detail about people and places - exploring emotions, the natural world, sexuality and a love for Scotland.This collection is pe...