Walter Scott - Libros y biografía

Every quarter of Edinburgh has its own peculiar boast, so that the city together combines within its precincts, if you take the word of the inhabitants on the subject, as much of historical interest as...

In all Stair's offspring we no difference know, They do the females as the males bestow; So he of one of his daughters' marriages gave the ward, Like a true vassal, to Glenluce's Laird; He knew what she...

Walter Scott, renowned for his historical novels, also dabbled in the art of short stories. 'The Complete Short Stories of Walter Scott' is a collection of his lesser-known works that showcase a different...

'The Monastery' is a novel by Walter Scott that tells the story of the Monastery of Kennaquhair and its mysterious occupants and supernatural situations. The monastery is on the brink of destruction as...

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...

"A Legend of Montrose" is part of Scott's "Waverley" series and takes place during the English Civil War in the 1640s. Sir Dugald, one of the protagonists, gets involved into a strange and violent conflict,...

"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...

'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...

'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...

"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...

Quentin Durward is a young Scottish archer who comes to France in order to serve in the Scottish Guard of Louis XI. Durward is sent on a deadly mission by the sneaky and evil king of France. Can he however...

"Ivanhoe" is a historical romance about heroism, loyalty and betrayal. The tension between Saxons and Normans, gentiles and Jews starts to mount, after King Richard the "Lionheart" has been taken captive...

Darsie is heavily injured after being attacked, but this is not the only obstacle he has to go through. The mysteries about his life are slowly beginning to unravel, when he meets people who turn out...

In this first volume of Sir Walter Scott's famous historical novel "Redgauntlet" you will meet Darsie Latimer and Alan Fairford, two very good friends who have grown up together. Darsie must not set foot...

In this adventure novel King Richard the "Lionheart" is the leader of the Third Crusade, whose main destination is the Holy Land. However, with the advent of the knights into Syria's desert, the heat...

Witchcraft and revolution collide in Walter Scott's thrilling "Woodstock".King Charles I has been beheaded, and the English Civil War is finally over. His son, Charles Stuart, must flee for his life....

'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...

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...

'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,...

"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,...

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...

"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...

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...

'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,...

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 Abbot' is a historical fiction novel about Mary Queen of Scots' thrilling escape from prison and is considered by many to be one of Walter Scott's finest works. The gripping novel continues the story...