MacFadden and MacFee by David Rorie
MacFadden and MacFee is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. It tells the story of two brothers, John and William MacFadden, who are struggling to make a living in the small town of MacFee, Scotland. The brothers are determined to make a success of their lives, but they soon find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and danger. The novel follows the brothers as they try to make their way in the world, and as they become embroiled in a series of events that will shape their lives and the lives of those around them. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and prejudices, as well as the prejudices of those around them. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and suspense, and it paints a vivid picture of life in a small Scottish town in the late 19th century. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of family bonds.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 544 words
First lines
[This ballad is of great interest, and, as far as we know, has not hitherto appeared in print. It is certainly not in Child's Collection. It was taken down from the singing of an aged man of 105 years, in Glen Kennaquhair. Internal evidence would tend to show that the incidents recorded in the ballad occurred in the seventeenth century, and that Sir Walter Scott had heard at least one verse of it. The aged singer-now, alas! no more-sang it to the air of "Barbara Allen."]
It was an' aboot the Lammas time, In sixteen forty-three, sirs, That there fell oot the awfu' fecht 'Twixt Macfadden an' Macfee, sirs.
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MacFadden and MacFee is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Rorie, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 544 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title suggests a mystery, as it implies two characters with the same name, suggesting a hidden identity or a secret to be uncovered.
- Thriller — The title implies a sense of suspense and danger, suggesting a thrilling story.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, suggesting an adventurous story.
- Romance — The title implies a connection between two characters, suggesting a romantic story.
Tags
Dialect poetry · Poetry · Scottish · aboot · aged · air · baith · ballad · braes · claymore · craws · dialect poetry, scottish