The Fortunes of Nigel: The Works of Sir Walter Scott (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162633022)

The Fortunes of Nigel is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. The book is part of a larger collection of works by the author, titled The Works of Sir Walter Scott. Set in the 17th century, the story follows the life of Nigel Olifaunt, a young Scottish nobleman who travels to London to seek his fortune. In the city, he becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigues of the court of King James I, and falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Margaret Ramsay.As Nigel navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and tries to win Margaret's heart, he also faces challenges from his own family and from rival factions in the city. Along the way, he learns important lessons about loyalty, honor, and the true meaning of wealth and success.The Fortunes of Nigel is a richly detailed historical novel that brings to life the sights, sounds, and customs of 17th century England and Scotland. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of the time, as well as a compelling story of love, ambition, and adventure.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. This novel sits somewhere in the middle of Scott's Waverley novels. Nigel Olifaunt embodies many elements familiar in the series, such as a young, foolish hero, a modest maiden, along with all the legal, economical, and financial themes that were employed in earlier Waverley books. 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: 1162633026
ISBN-13: 9781162633022
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 624
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.33lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.26d