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The Shepherds Castle
Donal Grant accepts a position as tutor in a wealthy family where, in addition to imparting knowledge and Godly principles to the young son, Davie, he finds himself caught in a web of mystery and madness... and falling in love. (from paperbackswap.com)
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
June 1st 1995
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published 1883)
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It was the reading of this book and my continued fascination with the theology of George MacDonald (which had such a profound effect on others such as C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and J.R.R. Tolkien) that finally convinced me to explore first hand his theological teaching by reading his "Unspoken Sermons" (this is next on my list of George MacDonald reading). But first a sample of some of his teaching through this work of fiction, rife with many tasty morsels for careful consideration.
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I started this book a week ago, reading a chapter or two every night before I went to bed. Well, last night I was reaching the middle of the book and found I could not bring myself to turn the light out and go to bed until the mystery of the lost room in the dreary castle was solved and I had reached the hopefully happy ending. I finished the book at approximately 4:00am this morning.
All I can say about this book is that it was everything a book should be: inspiring, full of mystery, a little sc...more
All I can say about this book is that it was everything a book should be: inspiring, full of mystery, a little sc...more
Mar 31, 2010
Samantha
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A classic love story in the 'gothic' style, retold for contemporary readers.
This gentle and unexpected romance sparkling with insight against a tapestry of dark secrets and intrique, is the story of Sir Gibbie's best friend Donal; a poet in Shepherd's clothing.
Donal Grant takes a tutoring position at the Castle Graham. As he instills a love for learning and godly principles in young Davie, he soon becomes much more than a tutor... a friend, a listener and advisor to Lady Arctura (who is the true...more
This gentle and unexpected romance sparkling with insight against a tapestry of dark secrets and intrique, is the story of Sir Gibbie's best friend Donal; a poet in Shepherd's clothing.
Donal Grant takes a tutoring position at the Castle Graham. As he instills a love for learning and godly principles in young Davie, he soon becomes much more than a tutor... a friend, a listener and advisor to Lady Arctura (who is the true...more
This book is a little hard to read in the fact that parts of it uses the Scottish language for dialogue and that takes some getting used to. It really required me to read slower, mutter under my breath to see what the words sounded like and then it came to me. The more important parts are in English and perfectly readable.
This story is an amazing love story. The nature of this story and the fact that this author was an influence on CS Lewis is amazing when you consider CS Lewis's story as portr...more
This story is an amazing love story. The nature of this story and the fact that this author was an influence on CS Lewis is amazing when you consider CS Lewis's story as portr...more
Donal Grant leaves the life of a simple country shepherd to move on from a deep sorrow and to make a new life for himself tutoring. He ends up in a position tutoring a son of an earl and begins life in an ancient, dark, foreboding castle. As he gets to know the family living in the castle, he finds more and more amiss and it all climaxes into a drug addict doing everything in his power to control the lives of those around him, even if it includes murder. As Donal faces challenges he never could...more
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I read this before the Baronet's Song even though it is the second story. It is the rest of the story for Donal Grant an important character in the Baronet's Song. It was SO awesome-the mystery and intrigue the characters- so good! It wasn't a happily -ever-after like some might expect, but the ending was a good one, and right for the story I think- maybe the best kind of happily-ever-after.
Nov 10, 2012
Gary
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This is the sequel to MacDonald's book, Sir Gibbie. It takes Gibbie's friend Donald Grant and follows him as he learns to find a place in the world. He becomes a tutor to the son of an Earl. The earl's niece takes notice of this special person as they solve the mystery of the castle's lost room.
But if you read this book as a mystery or love story, you will be disappointed. It is much more MacDonald's lessons to his readers about living a godly life when you are surrounded by evil. Making choices...more
But if you read this book as a mystery or love story, you will be disappointed. It is much more MacDonald's lessons to his readers about living a godly life when you are surrounded by evil. Making choices...more
Donal has set out in the world to become a tutor, and although various things happen to him along the way he does attain that position. But life is full of surprises for Donal, a little bit of love and mystery is what he soon finds himself involved with. His character is one to be admired and he seeks to deal fairly with his fellow man including turning the other cheek to his enemies.
May 28, 2010
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Yet again, MacDonald outdoes himself with the intrigue and mystery, mixed with romance and Gallantry.
My favorite MacDonald novel and one of my top five all-time books.
It was refreshing to read a book with an example of a very sincere, though considered to be unorthodox, Christian as the main character. I really enjoyed, learned from, and want to have my kids read The Shepherd's Castle someday. I think it would be a great source to help boys become good, manly, Christian men.
Donal Grant is another of MacDonald"s good protagonists--good with a capital G--who wants nothing more than to do God's will. Perhaps that sounds boring. it's not.
My favorite MacDonald so far... a lot of mystery surrounding the castle. This is a companion to Sir Gibbie/The Baronet's Song - I recommmend reading that first.
This was the first book that made me cry, but I was a teenager when I read it, so there may have been other factors involved. But it was wonderful.
My favorite by this author. It made my skin crawl!!! And kept me on the edge of my seat.
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George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister.
Known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels, George MacDonald inspired many authors, such as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Madeleine L'Engle. It was C.S. Lewis that wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I be...more
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Known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels, George MacDonald inspired many authors, such as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Madeleine L'Engle. It was C.S. Lewis that wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I be...more
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