The White People

by Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924

"The White People" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of Ysobel, a young girl heiress residing in the remote and enchanted Muircarrie Castle in Scotland, as she navigates her unique upbringing marked by mystery, isolation, and the presence of spectral friends from the moor. The opening of the book introduces Ysobel's unusual childhood, where she feels different from other children due to her lineage and the wild grandeur of her home. Orphaned at birth and raised by her distant relatives, Jean Braidfute and Angus Macayre, Ysobel's life is steeped in the lore of ancient Scotland. She recalls whimsical, mystical encounters—especially with a delightful girl named Wee Brown Elspeth, believed to be a ethereal being linked to her family's tumultuous history. As the narrative progresses, Ysobel's connection to the supernatural and her musings on life, death, and the mystical elements of the moor suggest a journey of self-discovery intertwined with the haunting beauty of her surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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English

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Automated conservative edition review 2026-10-20T09:36:59.310Z (historical-original-en-v2), Philippines scope. English historical author Burnett, Frances Hodgson, died 1924; original-language author allowlist, matching sole EPUB/catalog creator, no credited contributors, no extra artwork, no flagged editorial/translation/copyright cues in isolated text. US public-domain source label and retained Gutenberg license; EPUB CRC passed. This is rule-based screening, not a worldwide rights opinion or a claim of manual review. Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/459; Philippine term reference https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/copyright/. EPUB SHA256 13cc7245ea602dd769442d71de23797070e2c85b91041c0e3eca530dc786141b; RDF SHA256 d7f0f91b1aa6a8c36f2c501dea62e9f720ea679e46917b428c91ae47623f1272. Author identity/date reference checked 2026-09-28: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/113.