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The Yellow Frigate; or, The Three SistersJames Grant

The Yellow Frigate; or, The Three Sisters

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Original author: James Grant

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"The Yellow Frigate; or, The Three Sisters" by James Grant is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. This narrative revolves around the lives of three sisters in Scotland during the tumultuous times of King James III, laying the groundwork for a tale filled with adventure, romance, and the intricate dynamics of noble society. As the plot unfolds, it promises to delve into their stories as they navigate love, loss, and the political intrigues of the era. The opening of the story paints a vivid picture of a serene Scottish village near the Allan River, steeped in history and melancholy, where the spirits of the past linger among the ruins of an old cathedral. It introduces the three sisters, whose lives are intertwined with the fates of brave soldiers and nobles, and hints at the mystery surrounding their destinies. As the narrative unfolds on a King’s warship, it introduces notable characters like Captain Robert Barton and Sir David Falconer, bringing forth elements of maritime adventure as they prepare for their return to the tumultuous political landscape of Scotland. This blend of personal and historical events sets the stage for an engaging read for those interested in historical fiction infused with romance and adventure.

The Yellow Frigate; or, The Three Sisters, by James Grant. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65415.

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72 Chapters

  1. 1.Introduction789 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: On Board2,939 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: The Swashbuckler2,546 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Bonny Dundee3,098 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: The Sisters1,801 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: James III3,483 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: The Palace of St. Margaret1,266 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: Margaret Drummond2,122 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: The Fisherman of Broughty2,182 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: The Bane of Scotland2,754 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: The Boatswain's Yarn6,235 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: Chaining the Unicorn4,083 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Embassy of the Sieur De Monipennie,2,839 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: To Sea!2,666 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: The Ogre of Angus3,661 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: Conclave of Malcontents2,755 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: Another Son-In-Law!3,142 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: The Warlock of Balwearie3,977 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVIII: Father and Son3,084 words
  20. 20.Chapter XIX: How Borthwick Fulfilled His Promise2,557 words
  21. 21.Chapter XX: Wood Meets Howard1,316 words
  22. 22.Chapter XXI: The Price of Three Tenements2,828 words
  23. 23.Chapter XXII: The Silken Cord4,061 words
  24. 24.Chapter XXIII: Lord Drummond and Robert Barton3,208 words
  25. 25.Chapter XXIV: David Falconer1,295 words
  26. 26.Chapter XXV: Howard and Margaret2,254 words
  27. 27.Chapter XXVI: The Chaplain's Cabin2,089 words
  28. 28.Chapter XXVII: The Isles of Forth1,234 words
  29. 29.Chapter XXVIII: The First Scottish Revolution4,262 words
  30. 30.Chapter XXIX: The March to Stirling2,426 words
  31. 31.Chapter XXX: The Good Ship Harry3,888 words
  32. 32.Chapter XXXI: The Torwood1,757 words
  33. 33.Chapter XXXII: The Double Bribe1,646 words
  34. 34.Chapter XXXIII: The Grey Horse2,004 words
  35. 35.Chapter XXXIV: The Battle of Sauchieburn2,452 words
  36. 36.Chapter XXXV: The Four Horsemen1,522 words
  1. 37.Chapter XXXVI: The MILL on the Bannock1,762 words
  2. 38.Chapter XXXVII: The Regicides1,343 words
  3. 39.Chapter XXXVIII: The House of the Bartons2,992 words
  4. 40.Chapter XXXIX: The Prince and the Admiral2,627 words
  5. 41.Chapter XL: Cleared for Action1,475 words
  6. 42.Chapter XLI: The English Boat1,826 words
  7. 43.Chapter XLII: The Lover and the Spy1,798 words
  8. 44.Chapter XLIII: The Battle of the May4,034 words
  9. 45.Chapter XLIV: Largo2,810 words
  10. 46.Chapter XLV: St. Anthony's Bell1,929 words
  11. 47.Chapter XLVI: The Gunner3,432 words
  12. 48.Chapter XLVII: Borthwick's New Mission1,367 words
  13. 49.Chapter XLVIII: Tib's Howff2,600 words
  14. 50.Chapter XLIX: The King's Wark2,094 words
  15. 51.Chapter L: The Summer Speat3,605 words
  16. 52.Chapter LI: Lady Effie's Letter2,553 words
  17. 53.Chapter LII: The Hermit of Loretto2,423 words
  18. 54.Chapter LIII: The Tryst at Loretto1,796 words
  19. 55.Chapter LIV: The Weirdwoman's Tree3,886 words
  20. 56.Chapter LV: The Escape1,714 words
  21. 57.Chapter LVI: The Unicorn Loose3,381 words
  22. 58.Chapter LVII: Cambuskenneth2,054 words
  23. 59.Chapter LVIII: Doubt, Fear, and Secrecy1,333 words
  24. 60.Chapter LIX: Reunited1,659 words
  25. 61.Chapter LX: London in 14882,350 words
  26. 62.Chapter LXI: The Admiral's Story--The Legend of Cora4,499 words
  27. 63.Chapter LXII: Story Continued--"eris-Skene!"5,629 words
  28. 64.Chapter LXIII: The Broken Wedding-Ring4,189 words
  29. 65.Chapter LXIV: The Battle Off Fifeness3,073 words
  30. 66.Chapter LXV: The English Prisoners1,744 words
  31. 67.Chapter LXVI: The Stone Bicker3,234 words
  32. 68.Chapter LXVII: The Mauchline Tower1,672 words
  33. 69.Chapter LXVIII: Dunblane1,117 words
  34. 70.Chapter LXIX: The Midnight Tryst2,684 words
  35. 71.Chapter LXX: The Iron Belt2,232 words
  36. 72.Conclusion1,832 words