"A Legend of Montrose" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel that transports readers to the heart of 17th-century Scotland during the Civil War. The story is centered around themes such as the noble concept of unwavering loyalty to one’s clan, the destructive nature of long-standing blood feuds, and the overall struggle Scottish people faced. The book follows James Stewart of Ardvoirlich, a fierce man caught in the middle of these conflicts, particularly his involvement in the tragic downfall of John Lord Kilpont, the Earl of Menteith’s son. Through vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and careful character development, Scott paints a picture of a nation torn apart by war but also bound by strong cultural traditions, blending action, suspense, and personal drama against a backdrop of real historical events.
A Legend of Montrose
By Walter Scott
In a war-torn Scotland, a noble family faces betrayal and violence as a dark history comes to life.
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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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