The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2012-10-06 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #40955 |
Description
"The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)" by James Hogg is a novel published in 1818. Set in the Scottish Borders during 1685, it follows Walter Laidlaw, a farmer who compassionately aids persecuted Covenanters hiding near his land. His daughter Katharine secretly helps them too, using local superstition to disguise their leader as a supernatural Brownie. When the ruthless Clavers arrests Walter, the family faces harsh interrogation and potential execution, while mysterious events unfold at their farm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)