The Master of Ballantrae | Characters
While there are several striking portraits of secondary persons such as old Lord Durrisdeer, Alison Graeme, and the somewhat boastful Colonel Francis Burke, the central emphasis is on the brothers Durie. Because the story is told from Henry's standpoint, the reader's sympathy is probably going to attach to this unhappy man; however, the sheer bravado and energy of James is bound to appeal to many, as it does, grudgingly, to the old family benefactor, Ephraim Mackellar.
Owing to the old Lord's desire to avoid losing his estate in "the troubles," and to the result of the coin toss,...
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