The Borderland (1912)

The Borderland is a novel written by Robert Halifax and first published in 1912. Set in the early 20th century, the story revolves around the lives of two families living on opposite sides of the border between Scotland and England. The main characters are the young and beautiful Lady Jean Jardine, her brother, the Earl of Ercildoune, and their neighbor, Sir James Marjoribanks, a wealthy and powerful landowner.As the story unfolds, Lady Jean finds herself torn between her duty to her family and her love for Sir James, who is also in love with her. Meanwhile, her brother is embroiled in a bitter feud with Sir James over a piece of land that both families claim as their own. The feud escalates into violence, and the lives of all involved are forever changed.The Borderland is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a changing world. It explores themes of identity, class, and nationalism, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural Scotland and England at the turn of the century. With its richly drawn characters, evocative language, and gripping plot, The Borderland remains a timeless work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.