Publisher's Synopsis
""A Rough Shaking"" is a novel written by George MacDonald. It is a story about a young man named Hugh Sutherland, who is living a comfortable life in Edinburgh. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is falsely accused of a crime and is forced to flee to the remote Scottish Highlands. There, he meets a group of people who have been similarly cast out from society and together they form a community. Hugh learns to live a simpler life and finds happiness in the company of his new friends. However, his past catches up with him and he must face the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of community. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and relationships.The sight enhanced the wonder and hope of the two honest good souls in the treasure they carried. Out of the bosom of the skeleton Death himself, had been given them--into their very arms--a germ of life, a jewel of heaven! At the thought of what lay up the hill behind them, they felt their joy in the child almost wicked; but if God had taken the child's father and mother, might they not be glad in the hope that he had chosen them to replace them? That he had for the moment at least, they were bound to believe.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.
