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A wonderful story merging historical facts with imagination. The story begins with the Porteous Riots in 1736. The Duke of Argyle is trying to reduce the anger of the King with the people of Edinburgh after the mob lynches an official. The character of mad Madge Wildfire based on Feckless Fannie although minus the sheep is excellent. All add to a rich and adventurous story.
The Main Characters in the story are listed below.
Jeanie Deans
Effie Deans the imprisoned sister
Douce David Deans the fathe ...more
The Main Characters in the story are listed below.
Jeanie Deans
Effie Deans the imprisoned sister
Douce David Deans the fathe ...more
Jun 19, 2017
Tracey
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The very best of heroines is found in this story; Jeanie Deans. I loved this book and Scott did not disappoint me. Highly recommended to those who love novels of virtue and integrity.
An incredible story, very well written. Great Virtue and Beauty flourish in the life and journey of Jeanie Deans esp. in her bid to save her Sister Effie from the gallows. She could easily have saved her Sister from execution by telling a white lie in court and was tempted to do so by those closest to her. Not only that but she had the deepest sympathies of the court to do so, the statue under which her Sister was charged was felt to be severe and she was believed innocent of the charge itself.
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