Portrait of William Black

William Black

William Black was a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his lifetime, Black's novels were immensely popular and compared favourably with those of Anthony Trollope. However, his fame and popularity did not survive long into the 20th century.

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Stand Fast, Craig-Royston! (Volume I)

"Stand Fast, Craig-Royston!" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the main characters, George Bethu...

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Sunrise

"Sunrise" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two main characters, George Brand and Lord Evelyn, w...

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Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 2 of 3)

"Donald Ross of Heimra" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. This second volume continues the exploration of the intertwined ...

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Judith Shakespeare: Her love affairs and other adventures

"Judith Shakespeare: Her Love Affairs and Other Adventures" by William Black is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolve...

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The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols

"The Beautiful Wretch" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Anne Beresford, a young girl known as "N...

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Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series

"Goldsmith" by William Black is a literary biography written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith, ca...

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Macleod of Dare

"Macleod of Dare" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centralizes around Sir Keith Macleod, the last surviving son...

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A Princess of Thule

"A Princess of Thule" by William Black is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story is set on the picturesque Hebridean island of Bo...

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White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume II

"White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume II" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of charac...

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White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume I

"White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume I" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of charact...

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White Heather: A Novel (Volume 3 of 3)

"White Heather: A Novel (Volume 3 of 3)" by William Black is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. This installment of the story revolves...

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Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 3 of 3)

"Donald Ross of Heimra" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. It is the third volume in a series that follows the intricate re...

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Stand Fast, Craig-Royston! (Volume III)

"Stand Fast, Craig-Royston!" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Vincent Harris, a young man in search of ...

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Stand Fast, Craig-Royston! (Volume II)

"Stand Fast, Craig-Royston!" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Vincent and Maisri...

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In Silk Attire: A Novel

"In Silk Attire" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harry Ormond, the Marquis of Knottingley, who...

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Prince Fortunatus

"Prince Fortunatus" by William Black is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely the late Edwardian period. It centers on the lives of charac...

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White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume III

"White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume III" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of charac...

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White Heather: A Novel (Volume 2 of 3)

"White Heather: A Novel (Volume 2 of 3)" by William Black is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the dynamics ...

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White Heather: A Novel (Volume 1 of 3)

"White Heather: A Novel (Volume 1 of 3)" by William Black is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Mr. Hodson, an A...

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Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 1 of 3)

"Donald Ross of Heimra" by William Black is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Mary Stanley, a young woman who...

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