The Laird Of Cockpen (1891)

""The Laird of Cockpen"" is a novel written by Rita, first published in 1891. The story follows the life of Sir John Cockpen, a wealthy Scottish laird who is known for his arrogance and pride. Despite his wealth and status, Sir John is unable to find a suitable wife due to his reputation and personality.One day, he meets a beautiful and charming young woman named Jeanie, who is the daughter of a poor farmer. Sir John is immediately smitten with her, but Jeanie rejects his advances due to his reputation. However, Sir John is determined to win her over and sets out to prove that he is a changed man.As Sir John tries to win Jeanie's heart, he must also deal with his own pride and the disapproval of his family and friends. Along the way, he learns important lessons about love, humility, and the true meaning of wealth and status.""The Laird of Cockpen"" is a classic romance novel that explores themes of love, class, and personal growth. It is a timeless story 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.