"The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel that transports readers to 14th-century Scotland, centering on the captivating Catharine Glover as she juggles the affections of an ambitious lord and a loyal admirer amid societal expectations. The story explores love, social status, and honor, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's rich history where commercial interests clash with romantic ideals, and secrets of royal blood intertwine with personal aspirations. Catharine's preference for genuine connection over nobility highlights her values in a society driven by rank and ambition, capturing the essence of Scott's blend of detailed historical settings and engaging character-driven narrative.
The Fair Maid of Perth; Or, St. Valentine's Day
By Walter Scott
In a Scotland filled with romance and conflict, a beautiful woman must choose between a powerful lord and a devoted friend.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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