Walter Scott - Libros y biografía

'St. Ronan's Well' is a tragicomic tale of two brothers in love with the same woman. Walter Scott's trademark dramatic tension is palpable in this novel, but it is unique in the fact that it is his only...

Even in peace the scars of war remain. "The Tale of Old Mortality", from Scott's collection "Tales of my Landlord", provides a window in to a time many of us could hardly imagine. A nation torn and divided,...

'Rob Roy' is one of Walter Scott's most famous and acclaimed novels, telling the story of the legendary outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor and his thrilling adventures in the Scottish Highlands. Set around the...

Eveline is a 16-year-old girl, who is betrothed to Sir Hugo de Lacy – the constable of Chester. The arranged marriage, however, does not take place according to the plans. Sir Hugo is required by the...

"Castle Dangerous" is the last of Walter Scott's "Waverley" cycle of historical novels. The story takes place shortly after the death of William Wallace in the Scottish War of Independence. Basically...

In a decrepit, Scottish castle overlooking the sea, Edgar Ravenswood dreams of revenge. Years ago, his father's rival conspired to strip the Ravenswoods of their fortune. But fate is about to play a cruel...

'Anne of Geierstein' is a gothic romance and adventure novel by Walter Scott. For this tale, Scott abandons his typical Scottish setting as the story follows two knights on a secret mission in Switzerland...

'Count Robert of Paris' is Walter Scott's penultimate novel from his celebrated 'Waverley' series. It is a historical novel set in Constantinople during the First Crusade. The story revolves around the...

'The Pirate' is a thrilling adventure novel by Walter Scott. The story takes place on the edge of civilisation in the remote Shetland Isles during the 17th Century as a mysterious man washes up on their...

Scottish lord Nigel Olifaunt is more than a little naive. So when he arrives in London, he's soon sucked into the chaos of the big city. Pinballing between a lively cast of petty criminals, Templers,...

In Restoration England, two young lovers must battle against a wild conspiracy. Julian and Alice's love has survived a lot. For one thing, their families supported different sides in the English Civil...

'Waverley' is among Walter Scott's first novels and one of the original Western historical novels. The sprawling story takes place during the Jacobite Rising from 1745 and follows the life of Edward Waverley,...

"Guy Mannering" is the story of young Henry Bertram's kidnapping. The heir to a wealthy ancestral estate, his family's lawyer has him kidnapped in the hopes that with no male heir, the estate and its...

"Kenilworth" is a historical novel by Walter Scott that centres on the royal court romance, intrigue, and mystery between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester. Once again, Scott talks a lot about...

"The Antiquary" is a book steeped in family secrets.One of Walter Scott's "Waverley" novels, its plot revolves around a memorable odd couple: Lovel, a young man with a mysterious past, and Oldbuck, an...

Against the backdrop of the Porteous Riots, one woman must give everything to save her sister. It's 1763, and there's pandemonium on the streets of Edinburgh. Innocent protesters have been gunned down,...

Set during the reign of King Robert III of Scotland, 'The Fair Maid of Perth' is a historical romance novel by the internationally renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. Catherine Glover is the beautiful...

The first volume in Scott's "Tales of my Landlord", "The Black Dwarf" is set right after the Union between England and Scotland in 1707. "The Black Dwarf" focuses on the character of Sir Edward Mauley,...

"The Talisman" is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It was published in 1825 as the second of his "Tales of the Crusaders", the first being "The Betrothed". "The Talisman" takes place at the end of the Third...

Walter Scott's 'The Complete Works' is a literary tour de force encompassing all of the renowned author's works, including novels, poems, and historical tales. Scott, often hailed as the inventor of the...

Sir Walter Scott's 'The Complete Works' is a collection that epitomizes the Romantic literary era with its historical novels, poems, and essays. Known for his vivid storytelling and deep character development,...

In ill health following a stroke, Sir Walter Scott wrote Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft at the behest of his son-in-law, J. G. Lockhart, who worked for a publishing firm. The book proved popular...

In Walter Scott's 'The Heroes of the Scottish Highlands', the reader is taken on an exhilarating journey through the tumultuous history and captivating landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Scott's intricate...

Walter Scott's 'Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field' is a historical romance poem that vividly portrays the events leading up to the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Written in a captivating and emotional style,...

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Au lendemain de la bataille de Waterloo (18 juin 1815), l’écrivain écossais Walter Scott et trois de ses amis embarquèrent pour le Continent afin de prendre la mesure du 'théâtre du plus grand événement...

Édition enrichie de Henri Suhamy comportant une préface et un dossier sur l’œuvre. Situé à la fin du XIIe siècle, sur fond de conflit entre les Saxons et les Normands, le roman met en scène les combats...

Au temps des croisades, en Angleterre, Ivanhoé se voit défié par le chevalier saxon Brian de Bois-Guilbert. De tournoi en duel, de bataille en attaque de château fort, deux camps s'affrontent : Normands...

Ivanhoe is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820 in three volumes and subtitled A Romance. At the time it was written it represented a shift by Scott away from fairly realistic...