Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 1 of 3)

"Donald Ross of Heimra" by William Black is a novel that follows Mary Stanley, a young woman who inherits a Highland estate and dreams of making life better for the local farmers. As she makes her way to her new home in Scotland, Mary is full of hope and plans for change. However, Mary Stanley quickly realizes that her new estate is not what what she expected as the reality of her new inheritance slowly sets in. Her journey introduces her to a variety of characters, including David Purdie, the estate manager. The book explores the challenges of bridging the gap between Mary's ideals and the complex realities of managing an estate, as she deals with the history of the land and the expectations of those around her.