"David Elginbrod Book. II" is a novel by George MacDonald. The tale follows Thomas Wingfold, a younger university scholar who loses religion and seeks peace in the faraway village of Turriepuffit. There, he meets the humble and smart Scottish county minister David Elginbrod and his circle of relatives. Thomas' contacts with the Elginbrods result in a religious and personal metamorphosis, as he discovers renewed faith and purpose in lifestyles. The work delves into troubles of faith, redemption, and the deep significance of human relationships. George MacDonald's writing is mentioned for its depth of person and moral information, and "David Elginbrod" is no exception. The novel is a passionate and transferring tale approximately the electricity of compassion and the tenacity of the human spirit. It is a poignant and compelling tale about religion, redemption, and the transformational electricity of human relationships. MacDonald's writing style and perceptive storytelling make "David Elginbrod" a timeless book that continues to enchantment to readers.

Excerpt from David Elginbrod, Vol. 2 of 2 She opened her eyes, and a smile broke over her face when she perceived her nurse. But Margaret did not yet speak to her. Every nurse should remember that waking ought always to be a gradual operation; and, except in the most triumphant health, is never complete on the open ing of the eyes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"David Elginbrod" by George MacDonald is the author's first realistic novel who was otherwise best known for his fairy tales and fantasies. At its core, it's a novel of Scottish country life, in the dialect of Aberdeen. It's the story of humble life, centering on two saintly personalities, a dignified and pious Scottish peasant, and his daughter. A vein of mysticism runs through the story, and mesmerism and electro-biology are introduced.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1863.