"The Silver Maple" by Marian Keith is a historical novel that transports us to the early 1900s Canadian wilderness to witness young Scotty MacDonald's journey of self-discovery within his close-knit Scottish community. The story explores themes of heritage, family bonds, and the struggle to find where you belong, especially after the revelation of his English roots. Scotty, a spirited young boy, faces the challenges of asserting his identity in the face of strong clan loyalties and rivalries, while grappling with a secret about his name that aligns him with the lineage his family despises. The opening scene, set in a snowy landscape, captures the tension between the serene beauty of nature, the young boy's energetic nature, and the unsettling challenges that lie ahead as he comes of age in a world shaped by both tradition and the complexities of identity.
The Silver Maple
By Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
In the Canadian backwoods, a young boy's world turns upside down when a revelation about his ancestry challenges everything he thought he knew about his family and himself.
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About the AuthorMary Esther Miller MacGregor, also known as Marian Keith, was a Canadian author of fiction.
Mary Esther Miller MacGregor, also known as Marian Keith, was a Canadian author of fiction.
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