Before The Wind (1918)

by Janet Laing

Book Overview

Before The Wind is a novel written by Janet Laing and published in 1918. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of a young girl named Jean, who dreams of sailing the seas and experiencing adventure. However, her father, a successful businessman, has other plans for her and wants her to marry a wealthy man to secure their family's future.Jean is torn between her own desires and her duty to her family, and as she struggles to find her place in the world, she meets a young sailor named Alec who shares her passion for the sea. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, facing challenges and obstacles along the way.As the story unfolds, Jean must confront her own fears and insecurities, and ultimately make a choice that will determine the course of her life. Before The Wind is a timeless tale of love, courage, and the pursuit of one's dreams, set against the backdrop of a bygone era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164585576
• ISBN13: 9781164585572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"