The Light Of Scarthey: A Romance (1899)

The Light of Scarthey: A Romance is a novel written by Egerton Castle and first published in 1899. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Julian who travels to the remote Scottish island of Scarthey to investigate a mysterious light that has been seen there. Upon his arrival, he meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Elspeth who seems to know more about the light than she lets on.As Julian delves deeper into the island's secrets, he discovers a dark and dangerous world of smugglers, pirates, and ancient legends. Along the way, he falls in love with Elspeth and must navigate the treacherous waters of their forbidden romance.The Light of Scarthey is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and romance that captures the spirit of the Gothic novels of the 19th century. Castle's vivid descriptions of the rugged Scottish landscape and the eerie atmosphere of Scarthey make for a haunting and unforgettable read.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.