The Household Of McNeil (1890)

The Household of McNeil is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr and published in 1890. The story is set in the late 19th century in Scotland and revolves around the McNeil family. The head of the family, John McNeil, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune in the shipping industry. He is married to his second wife, Mary, and has two children from his first marriage, a son named Ronald and a daughter named Flora.The novel explores the relationships between the members of the McNeil family and their interactions with their servants and other members of the community. It also delves into the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. The story follows the struggles of the McNeil family as they navigate through the challenges of their personal and professional lives.As the story progresses, the family faces a series of crises, including a financial setback, a scandal involving Ronald, and a tragic accident that affects the entire household. Through it all, the McNeil family must come together to support each other and overcome the obstacles that threaten to tear them apart.Overall, The Household of McNeil is a compelling tale of family drama and the enduring bonds that hold us together in times of hardship. It is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.