Edited Versions by Michael Phillips

For many the edited versions of George MacDonald's novels produced by Michael Phillips for today's reader (published in the United States by Bethany House) are their first introduction to the novels. It is natural then to want to read the unabridged texts in the original. However, confusion can easily arise because of the different titles used in the Phillips versions.

Set out below is a key to the various titles, the original titles are in brackets

• The Fisherman's Lady (Malcolm)


• The Marquis' Secret (The Marquis of Lossie)


• The Baronet's Song (Sir Gibbie)


• The Shepherd's Castle (Donal Grant)


• The Tutor's First Love (David Elginbrod)


• The Musician's Quest (Robert Falconer)


• The Maiden's Bequest (Alec Forbes of Howglen)


• The Curate's Awakening (Thomas Wingfold)


• The Lady's Confession (Paul Faber)


• The Baron's Apprenticeship (There and Back)


• A Daughter's Devotion (Mary Marston)


• The Gentlewoman's Choice (Weighed and Wanting)


• The Highlander's Last Song (What's Mine's Mine)


• The Laird's Inheritance (Warlock O'Glenwarlock)


• The Landlady's Master (The Elect Lady)


• The Minister's Restoration (Salted With Fire)


• The Peasant Girl's Dream (Heather and Snow)


• The Poet's Homecoming (Home Again)





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