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The Lilac Sunbonnet: A Love Story

by S. R. Crockett (1860–1914)

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  • 42 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"The Lilac Sunbonnet: A Love Story" by S. R. Crockett is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Scottish setting, focusing on love, social interactions, and the complexities of character relationships. The main character, Ralph Peden, is a young student of divinity who arrives in the parish of Dullarg, where he encounters the spirited Winsome Charteris, who captures his heart amidst the backdrop of vibrant rural life. The opening of the novel introduces Ralph as he makes his way to the manse of Dullarg, burdened with books and deep in contemplation about his studies and familial responsibilities. As he pauses to rest, he meets Jess Kissock, a local girl who adds a light-hearted element to his journey. This encounter foreshadows Ralph's further interactions in the community, particularly with Winsome, a beautiful and practical country girl whose charm and independence challenge his preconceived notions about women. The blend of pastoral imagery, character dynamics, and emerging romantic tension set the stage for Ralph's awakening to love and self-discovery, promising a rich exploration of life's subtleties.

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Prologue

BY THE WAYSIDE

As Ralph Peden came along the dusty Cairn Edward road from the coach which had set him down there on its way to the Ferry town, he paused to rest in the evening light at the head of the Long Wood of Larbrax. Here, under boughs that arched the way, he took from his shoulders his knapsack, filled with Hebrew and Greek books, and rested his head on the larger bag of roughly tanned Westland leather, in which were all his other belongings. They were not numerous. He might, indeed, have left both his bags for the Dullarg carrier on Saturday, but to lack his beloved books for four days was not to be thought of for a moment by Ralph Peden. He would rather have carried them up the eight long miles to the manse of the Dullarg one by one.

As he sat by the tipsy milestone, which had swayed sidelong and lay half buried amid the grass and dock leaves, a tall, dark girl came by—half turning to look at the young man as he rested. It was Jess Kissock, from the Herd's House at Craig Ronald, on her way home from buying trimmings for a new hat. This happened just twice a year, and was a solemn occasion.

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Contents

Show all 42 chapters
  1. Prologue
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter V
  7. Chapter VI
  8. Chapter VII
  9. Chapter VIII
  10. Chapter IX
  11. Chapter X
  12. Chapter XI
  13. Chapter XII
  14. Chapter XIII
  15. Chapter XIV
  16. Chapter XV
  17. Chapter XVI
  18. Chapter XVII
  19. Chapter XVIII
  20. Chapter XIX
  21. Chapter XX: "Dark-Browed Egypt."
  22. Chapter XXI
  23. Chapter XXIII
  24. Chapter XXIV
  25. Chapter XXV
  26. Chapter XXVI
  27. Chapter XXVII
  28. Chapter XXVIII
  29. Chapter XXIX
  30. Chapter XXXII
  31. Chapter XXXIII
  32. Chapter XXXIV
  33. Chapter XXXVI
  34. Chapter XXXVII
  35. Chapter XXXVIII
  36. Chapter XXXIX
  37. Chapter XL
  38. Chapter XLI
  39. Chapter XLII
  40. Chapter XLIII
  41. Chapter XLIV
  42. Chapter XLV

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This free edition of The Lilac Sunbonnet: A Love Story by S. R. Crockett comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #4918, released 2004-01-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Romance, Novels, British Literature.

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