Stand Fast, Craig-Royston! (Volume III)

"Stand Fast, Craig-Royston!" by William Black is a 19th-century story about a young man named Vincent Harris, who is desperately trying to locate George Bethune and his granddaughter, Maisrie, after their puzzling disappearance. The book is a mix of romance, social mystery, and personal growth, with major themes that touch on integrity, faithfulness, and how complicated people can be. The story kicks off with Vincent in a worried state, trying to get information about George Bethune from a journalist named Courtnay Fox. From their talk, it's clear that Vincent is really worried about Maisrie and her grandfather, especially after hearing bad gossip about them. This pushes Vincent to find them, taking him from the city of London all the way to America. As he deals with problems like unfair judgments and confusion, the story really digs into what love and toughness mean when life gets hard.