The Master Of Stair (1907) - Marjorie Bowen - Bog

The Master Of Stair is a novel written by Marjorie Bowen and published in 1907. The story is set in Scotland in the early 18th century and revolves around the life of William Dalrymple, the Master of Stair. William is a powerful and ambitious man who rises to become the Secretary of State for Scotland, but his success comes at a great cost.Throughout the novel, William is haunted by his past and the terrible things he did to achieve his position of power. He is haunted by the ghosts of his victims and struggles to come to terms with his guilt. As he becomes more powerful, William's enemies begin to plot against him, and he finds himself in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue.The Master Of Stair is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and betrayal. Marjorie Bowen's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing the world of 18th century Scotland to life. The novel is a fascinating portrait of a man driven by his own ambition and the terrible consequences of his actions.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.