Waverley Novels: Volume 8: Quentin Durward; St. Ronan's Well

Quentin Durward: St. Ronan�������s Well is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1845. The book is set in the 15th century and follows the adventures of the titular character, Quentin Durward, a Scottish archer who travels to France to seek his fortune. In France, Durward becomes embroiled in the political intrigue of the court of King Louis XI, where he falls in love with the beautiful Isabelle de Croye. Durward must navigate the treacherous court politics and the machinations of the king's enemies to protect Isabelle and ensure his own survival.The novel also includes a subplot set in the Scottish town of St. Ronan's Well, where a group of characters engage in a series of romantic and comedic misadventures. Overall, Quentin Durward: St. Ronan�������s Well is a classic historical novel that combines adventure, romance, and political intrigue to create a compelling story set in a fascinating period of European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.