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MALCOLM & THE MARQUIS'S SECRET: Complete Marquise of Lossie Collection (Adventure Classic): The Fisherman's Lady
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"Malcolm; or The Fisherman's Lady” tells the story of a poor fisherman Malcolm MacPhail. Young man is raised by his grandfather and discovers that he has noble origins and that he is actually the true son of the Marquise of Lossie. He manages to find employment in the castle and gains the mad laird's trust. Step by step he is entering the new world and introducing the life that was taken from him in the first place.
The Marquis' Secret completes the story of Malcolm, a young fisherman set to become new Marquise of Lossie. Malcolm decides to hide his true identity, so he can help his sister who got herself under some very bad influences in London. He reveals the truth about his origins to her and goes on to take his position as a marquis.
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". MacDonald has been credited with founding the "kailyard school" of Scottish writing.
"Malcolm; or The Fisherman's Lady” tells the story of a poor fisherman Malcolm MacPhail. Young man is raised by his grandfather and discovers that he has noble origins and that he is actually the true son of the Marquise of Lossie. He manages to find employment in the castle and gains the mad laird's trust. Step by step he is entering the new world and introducing the life that was taken from him in the first place.
The Marquis' Secret completes the story of Malcolm, a young fisherman set to become new Marquise of Lossie. Malcolm decides to hide his true identity, so he can help his sister who got herself under some very bad influences in London. He reveals the truth about his origins to her and goes on to take his position as a marquis.
George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". MacDonald has been credited with founding the "kailyard school" of Scottish writing.
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First published January 1, 1875
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George MacDonald
1,738 books2,506 followersGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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October 31, 2018
This was one of the first MacDonald novels I read. I liked it better than his more famous (now) fantasies.
After my second reading: A pleasant read. Typical MacDonald--a well-told tale with mystery, romance, moralizing and a too-good-to-be-true hero. Published 140 years ago, these are as good as much of contemporary novels.
Quibble: While Michael Phillips claims to have "translated" the Scots' dialect into English and retained "some dialect" for "authentic flavor," he could have made old Duncan's speech easier to decipher.
After my second reading: A pleasant read. Typical MacDonald--a well-told tale with mystery, romance, moralizing and a too-good-to-be-true hero. Published 140 years ago, these are as good as much of contemporary novels.
Quibble: While Michael Phillips claims to have "translated" the Scots' dialect into English and retained "some dialect" for "authentic flavor," he could have made old Duncan's speech easier to decipher.
February 20, 2013
I had forgotten about George MacDonald. I have read quite a few of his books. I always liked how he wove his sermons into his romance novels. Quite a genius in my opinion, as I like to read doctrine and I love historical romance novels; he also weaves suspense into his novels. Win, win, win - for those of us who like it.
I am beginning to re-read this book, which I found in the original format (very hard to read and even harder to understand) available for Kindle at Amazon for free. I think I can follow it though as I have read it before and remember a little of it.
I am beginning to re-read this book, which I found in the original format (very hard to read and even harder to understand) available for Kindle at Amazon for free. I think I can follow it though as I have read it before and remember a little of it.
February 13, 2009
Wonderful story. A love story. Ironically, recommended to me by a guy friend from the Naval Academy. I think it is surprising how engrossing it is.
June 7, 2018
After reading several of MacDonald's ideological fantasies, my wife and I enjoyed the relative realism of this sweet-spirited Victorian romance. "Malcom" has a more memorable storyline, characters and dialogue (although the Scotch dialect is formidable) than, say, "Lilith," which is more allegorically-driven. But what resonates strongest in all of this godfather of spiritual fiction's novels is the theme of grace. Like his Creator, MacDonald loves his characters, despite their flaws. To read MacDonald is to encounter the One who inspired him.
July 10, 2017
Well, I finally finished this, and really enjoyed it. I understand the author was a preacher, and I really loved the way he generously expressed the truth of Scripture and the Gospel through and from his characters in this story.
June 27, 2013
One of the best of his novels with great senses of place, characters, and what it looks like to walk with Jesus.
January 23, 2021
The thing I loved about this book is that it takes place inCullen, Scotland, a place we spent a month. I could picture all the places mentioned in the book and that was really fun. We even stayed in one of the fisherman’s cottages that Malcom and his grandpa lived in.
I found the story itself a little boring. The Scottish dialect in which some characters spoke was almost impossible for me to understand. I couldn’t figure out why the grandfather kept referring to himself in the feminine in the third person. That’s just part of the deal when you are reading a book written in the 1800s in 2021.
The book ends with a bit of a cliffhanger and you have to read the next book to find out what happens. Malcolm is book 16 in a many book series and the only one I’ve read.
I found the story itself a little boring. The Scottish dialect in which some characters spoke was almost impossible for me to understand. I couldn’t figure out why the grandfather kept referring to himself in the feminine in the third person. That’s just part of the deal when you are reading a book written in the 1800s in 2021.
The book ends with a bit of a cliffhanger and you have to read the next book to find out what happens. Malcolm is book 16 in a many book series and the only one I’ve read.
November 10, 2023
What a fantastic sequel to George MacDonald's "The Fisherman's Lady." I was on tender-hooks the whole way through, hoping it would end the way my heart wanted it to and the end more than satisfied! This book takes place in Scotland and in London and the characters are priceless. MacDonald has a way of weaving beauty, art and books into his stories which makes them enjoyable. If you haven't read any of George MacDonald's books, these two are a great way to start.
June 28, 2023
Please someone organise to have all his other novels republished so I may enjoy them?
September 24, 2024
I really enjoy George MacDonald's writings. This was no exception.
September 5, 2022
It really helped to have the edited version without as much dialect.
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December 4, 2008Ya Mac
January 28, 2021
3 stars
I enjoyed the characters & setting in Scotland. It was a bit above my reading level when I read it, & I struggled with the vernacular. But an enjoyable story overall.
I enjoyed the characters & setting in Scotland. It was a bit above my reading level when I read it, & I struggled with the vernacular. But an enjoyable story overall.
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