Forfatter fødeår: 1771-1832
"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... Læs mere
"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... Læs mere
Henry Morton si trova al centro di due fuochi. Da un lato i Covenanti, un gruppo nazionalista Scozzese dagli ideali religiosi estremamente radicali; dall’altro l’esercito di Carlo... Læs mere
Questo romanzo storico èambientato nei primi anni del Settecento, durante il regno della regina Anna di Scozia. Tratto da una storia vera, il dramma narra della tragica... Læs mere
Il medioevo, quello vero. Quello dei cavalieri, delle dame, delle giostre, dei castelli; ma anche quello delle casate rivali, dell’Inghilterra divisa tra Sassoni e Normanni, delle guerre sante,... Læs mere
Podobně jako dopisy, tak i deník zachycuje věrným způsobem svědectví o lidské mysli. Jeho prostřednictvím je možné dále vyprávět započatý příběh, přestože se v porovnání s dopisy... Læs mere
Dopisní korespondence je ve své kráse a rozvinutosti schopná popsat příběh lépe, než by se to povedlo sebe lepšímu vypravěči. I když neobsahuje pokaždé všechny detaily z člověčího života,... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
"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... Læs mere