The Highland Inn, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483719307 ISBN 13: 9780483719309

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A fragment from a Highland diary that blends romance, science, and vivid landscapes to spark the imagination.

The Highland Inn, Vol. 1 introduces a doctor-narrator whose life unfolds through a fragmentary diary and editor’s notes. Set against towering glens, harbor towns, and the dawn of a letters-and-literature era, the text mixes travel scenes with intimate reflections on friendship, memory, and the tides of fortune.

As the narrator travels through moody weather and dramatic scenery, he encounters a cast of characters—from a devoted highlander to a thoughtful companion—and watches conversations drift from philosophy to storytelling. The tone shifts between lyrical description and wry observation, offering a window into a world where personal memory and legend mingle with historical detail.

• Vivid Highland settings and landscapes that anchor the story
• Character sketches and dialogue that blend humor with moral reflection
• A diary-style narrative that opens a window into a scholar’s mind
• Hints of romance, friendship, and the duties of memory and editors

Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric historical fiction with a diary-like frame and a gentle, character-driven pace.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483719307
• ISBN 13: 9780483719309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 348