Allison Bain Or, By a Way She Knew Not

by Margaret Murray Robertson

Overview

Allison Bain Or, By a Way She Knew Not by Margaret M. Robertson delves into the emotional turmoil of a young woman grappling with profound loss and societal pressures. Following her father's death, she is left to navigate a world filled with grief and hardship. The novel explores how personal suffering intertwines with societal expectations, reflecting the emotional weight of loss and the complexities of familial responsibility. The protagonist is caught between her inner turmoil and the oppressive atmosphere of the community that surrounds her. Struggling with her past and the expectations placed upon her, she faces a future marked by uncertainty. Her relationship with her family, particularly the troubled history of her marriage deepens the sense of emotional conflict. Through the intervention of a concerned figure in the community, the narrative brings forward the exploration of resilience, redemption, and the search for meaning in a world dominated by suffering. The novel captures the tension between personal sorrow and the influence of societal forces, ultimately shedding light on the human capacity for endurance and the possibility of transformation amidst adversity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789369429240
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	02/05/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Margaret Murray Robertson was a Scottish-Canadian teacher and writer. Margaret was born in Stuartfield, Scotland, on April 22, 1823, as the daughter of Reverend James Robertson, a Congregational preacher, and Elizabeth Murray. She had a sister, Mary, and three brothers: John, Joseph, and Andrew. Her mother died in 1832, and the religious family moved to Derby, Vermont. Four years later, they moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec. Mary and Margaret attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in Massachusetts. After that, they became educators at the Sherbrooke Ladies' Academy, where Margaret worked until 1865. In 1864, she won the Galt Prize essay competition with her piece "An Essay on Common School Education." Margaret retired from teaching at the age of 42 to pursue a full-time writing career. Her debut novel, Christie Redfern's Troubles, was published in 1866. Throughout her writing career, she authored 14 or more novels till 1890. The majority of the protagonists in her stories were female, with themes of home and family. She died in Montreal in 1897.