Annie o' the Banks o' Dee

"Annie o' the Banks o' Dee" by Gordon Stables is a story set in the Scottish countryside about a stunning sixteen-year-old named Annie Lane, who lives at Bilberry Hall with her uncle, Laird McLeod. As the story begins, we see Annie's close ties to her uncle and her maid, Jeannie, amidst the everyday happenings at the Hall. However, her life becomes more complicated as two men seek her hand in marriage: Craig Nicol, a spirited young farmer, and Laird Fletcher, who is older, richer, and sees Annie like a beloved daughter. The book is full of romance, competition, and the challenges of relationships, hinting that Annie's decision about which man to choose will greatly affect her future.