Douglas, Vol. 2 of 4 (Classic Reprint): Or, the Highlander; A Novel: Or, the Highlander; A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Douglas; or, the Highlander follows a young Highlander navigating town life and clever parish politics with humor and sharp social insight.

This edition presents a sprawling, character-rich tale set in bustling towns and seaside retreats. Readers meet a cast of quarreling scholars, bustling officials, and witty duelers in a world where social manners, ambition, and mischief collide. The book blends lively dialogue with playful satire as its characters chase reputation, fortune, and romance.

- Sharp humor about everyday life in public houses, vestries, and drawing rooms
- Colorful portraits of scholars, traders, and soldiers through witty exchanges
- Entertaining scenes of urban fêtes, gambling rooms, and social rivalries
- A brisk, accessible narrative voice that balances satire with human warmth

Ideal for readers who enjoy humor, historical settings, and light social critique wrapped in a vivid late‑Georgian world.

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