Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 2 of 3)

"Donald Ross of Heimra" by William Black is a story from the late 1800s that keeps following the complicated lives of people living in a small countryside town, especially focusing on the main character, Donald Ross, and how his choices affect everyone around him. Important topics such as fairness in society, doing what's right, and problems with who owns the land and what rights people have are big parts of the story. It begins by painting a vivid picture with Coinneach Breac and Calum-a-Bhata, who are waiting for a ship to come in, while talking about spooky old stories and everyday life on the island. Then, Donald Ross shows up and starts talking to the people. He faces tough problems about what they're allowed to do and how they make a living. The book creatively mixes together personal relationships and problems in society by using conversations and meetings. This suggests that there will be some disagreement as well as cooperation within the town, specifically when it comes to arguments over land and the powerful people like Mr. Purdie who have authority.