Quentin Durward: The Works of Sir Walter Scott (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169363694)

Quentin Durward is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott, one of the most prominent Scottish writers of the 19th century. The novel is set in the 15th century in France and Scotland and follows the adventures of Quentin Durward, a young Scotsman who becomes embroiled in the political intrigue of the time.The story begins with Quentin's arrival in France, where he is hired as a bodyguard to the Countess Isabelle de Croye. Isabelle is in love with Louis XI, the King of France, but is being forced into a marriage with the Duke of Burgundy, who is plotting against the king. Quentin becomes involved in the power struggle between the two factions and must navigate dangerous political waters to protect Isabelle and ensure the safety of the king.As the story unfolds, Quentin becomes embroiled in a series of battles and encounters with various historical figures, including the Duke of Burgundy, the Earl of Crawford, and the Scottish king, James III. Along the way, he falls in love with Isabelle and must fight to protect her from those who would harm her.Quentin Durward is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 15th-century Europe. Scott's vivid descriptions of the period and his masterful storytelling make this book a timeless classic and a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.1905. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. Quentin Durward is Scott's first European novel. The central character is a young adventurer and soldier of the Scottish guards seeking fame and fortune in the France of Louis XI. See the many other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1169363695
ISBN-13: 9781169363694
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 620
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.83lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.31d