George MacDonald: Three Complete Novels in One Volume; Maiden's Bequest, Minister's Restoration, Laird's Inheritance

The Maiden's Bequest

Orphaned as a child, Annie Anderson's special friendship with Alec Forbes is a source of strength and security that sees them both through many difficulties in their nineteenth-century Scotland. But when they eventually are separated when Alec leaves to study medicine at the university, he must face the uncertainty of spiritual yearnings and the heart-tugging agony of first loves. How will he come to recognize that peace and tranquility, hallmarks of Annie's life, come from within?

The Minister's Restoration

James Blatherwick is a young minister wrestling with the truth of the gospel and the nature of his own character. He carries with him a dark secret that seems destined to rise again and destroy his dreams. Despite his best attempts, James finds there is no way around God's purifying fire. How can he know that the painful unveiling of the truth is his only hope?

The Laird's Inheritance

Cosmo Warlock is the last in a long line of landowning "lairds" of the Castle Warlock. Though his family was once wealthy, Cosmo grows up in poverty as piece after piece of the laird's land is sold or mortgaged away to keep the creditors at bay. A mysterious death, legends surrounding the castle, a puzzling old poem, and unexpected romance combine in this unforgettable story. Are love and trust strong enough to withstand the forces