Rinaultrie (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mrs. Milne Rae

9780265679975: Rinaultrie (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265679974 ISBN 13: 9780265679975

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A journey to a treasured Scottish estate uncovers friendships, choices, and the pull of home.

A boyhood crossing into the valley of Rinaultrie opens a story of new duties and old loyalties. On a sunlit coach ride, Esmae Burnett watches the land unfold—from green lawns and ancient beeches to the high, gray towers of a baronial house. The tale follows his hopes, worries, and the pull of family expectations as he navigates debts, friendships, and a plan that could change everything.

Two young men and their circles move through a world of study, sermons, and social circles, where humor and tenderness mingle with tension and risk. The scene shifts between the quiet dignity of country homes and the bustling energy of youth, as characters weigh how to live rightly, love deeply, and face the consequences of their choices.

A vivid sense of place in a Scottish valley, with the estate, park, and surrounding hills as a living backdrop.
Characters drawn with warmth and humor, from earnest students to steady elders, all navigating loyalty and ambition.
Themes of friendship, family duty, and the longing to do right while managing real-world pressures.
Moments of humor, tenderness, and quiet insight that deepen relationships and shape futures.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction set in a lush, distinctly Scottish landscape, where youth meets responsibility and tradition.

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