In this captivating coming-of-age story, young Ellen Cameron navigates the challenges of growing up in a changing world. Set in early 19th century Scotland, Ellen learns about love, loss, and resilience as she comes of age in a society that is rapidly modernizing. With colorful descriptions of Scottish tradition and culture, this book is a must-read for historical fiction fans of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.