Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
After meeting during their travels, William Lovel, a young man, and Oldbuck, an antiquary, become good friends. Bonded over their shared interests, Lovel is very intrigued by Oldbuck's collections, particularly by the elder man's latest find, an ancient book about Roman ruins. Impressed by the young man's manners and intelligence, Oldbuck invites Lovel to meet some of his influential friends, including a wealthy man named Sir Arthur Wardour. While...
2) Waverley
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Edward Waverly enjoyed a privileged upbringing, despite his family's drama. Coming of age during a political uprising, Edward's time is split between his father and his uncle, who each have opposing political views, which causes a rift in the family. His uncle is a traditional British subject that wishes to overthrow the government so that Charles Edward Stuart is restored to power, commonly known as a Jacobite. However, Edward's father is a Hanoverian,...
3) The Pirate
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
After growing tired of civilization, Basil Merton moves to the island known as Shetland with his young son, Mordaunt. Much more social than his father, Mordaunt is content reaching out to the other few people residing in their community, and grows up alongside the Troil daughters, Brenda and Minna. Peaceful and absent of the typical issues of society, Mordaunt is happy on the island, and content with his friends. But everything changes with the arrival...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Quentin Durward, an archer and mercenary, gains the favor of Louis XI of France and the love of the beautiful Burgundian heiress, Isabelle de Croye. This is a captivating tale full of action, adventure and unexpected challenge. A poor Scotsman named Quentin Durward travels to France to find military work. He joins the royal party of King Louis XI, who is at odds with Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. When the king is attacked by a boar, Quentin...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Nigel Olifaunt, a Scottish nobleman, travels to England to collect a debt on his late father's behalf, but is ultimately met with deception and disappointment. The Fortunes of Nigel is one man's tumultuous journey to keep what's rightfully his. Following his father's death, Nigel Olifaunt leaves his native Scotland for London, England. He plans to meet with King James VI to recoup the money his family originally lent to the crown. Despite a legitimate...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The life of a young law student, Darsie Latimer, is thrown into disarray when he is kidnapped by a man named Hugh Redgauntlet. Taken to an unfamiliar village, Darsie is reunited with his sister, and soon realizes that Redgauntlet is his uncle. Unclear of his uncle's motivations, Darsie notices the presence of many prominent members of the Jacobite movement in the community, including the face of the party, Prince Charles Edward Stewart. Meanwhile,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Set in the 16th century when Elizabeth I ruled England, and her cousin, Mary, ruled Scotland, The Monastery depicts the religious tension and restlessness that existed along Scotland's border. While Elizabeth ruled with her Anglican beliefs, Mary was a Catholic, and with much of their culture intermixing, this sowed unrest. While this feud between the Catholic church and the Anglican heretical church rages on, two families, the Glendenning's and the...
8) The Abbot
Author
Language
English
Description
After ascending to the throne at a young age, and ruling Protestant subjects while personally practicing Catholicism, Mary, Queen of the Scots, was hardly given a chance to be an influential leader. Other rulers, and sometimes her own subjects, looked down on her for her religious differences. Which is why, Queen Mary's relatives, her Protestant subjects, and Lady Lochlevan locked her in Lochlevan castle at their first chance. Having been raised in...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Originally published in 1890, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott spans seven eventful years of the author's life where he attempts to reclaim his good standing. It's a revealing look at the highs and lows of one of the greatest novelists of all-time.
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott starts in 1825 when the author is 54 years old. It recounts a seven-year stretch of financial strain caused by failed business ventures and defaulted loans. Scott details...
10) Ivanhoé
Author
Language
Français
Description
Extrait : "Dans cet heureux district de la riche Angleterre, baigné par le Don, s'étendait jadis une forêt vaste qui couvrait la plus grande partie des belles montagnes et des vallées assises entre l'industrieuse Sheffield et la riante Doncaster. On voit encore des restes de cette forêt dans les superbes domaines de Wentworth, de Warncliffe-Park, et dans les environs de Rotherham."
Author
Language
Français
Description
Extrait: "Chaque quartier d'Edimbourg à quelque objet particulier dont il est fier ; de sorte que cette ville réunie dans cette enceinte, si vous voulez croire les habitants sur parole, autant de variété que de beauté, autant d'intérêt historique que de sites pittoresques."
12) The Talisman
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When King Richard the Lionheart's health began to decline, the English leader organized a truce with the leader of the Islamic forces, Saladin. Agreeing to cease the battles on the condition that Jerusalem would be under Muslim control, the two leaders gave orders to their troops to return to their homes. However, Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight, was in the search of a certain monk rather than his home when he encounters Emir, a cavalryman for Saladin's...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Members of Montrose's army, Allan M'Aulay and Earl of Menteith, navigate the perils of war after falling for a young woman with a hidden heritage. The men go on a physical and emotional journey that will put their loyalty to the test. Allan M'Aulay and Earl of Menteith are royalists in favor of Montrose. Allan has a personal vendetta against the MacEagh clan, who previously brought harm and death to his family. Both Allan and Menteith are in love...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Extrait : "Il y a une belle église paroissiale dans la ville de Woodstock , – on me l'a dit du moins, car je ne l'ai jamais vue ; à peine, lorsque j'y allai, si j'eus le temps de visiter le magnifique château de Blenheim, ses salles décorées par la peinture, et les riches tapisseries de ses appartements."
15) Kenilworth
Author
Series
Language
Français
Description
Extrait "C'est le privilège des romanciers de placer le début de leur histoire dans une auberge, rendez-vous de tous les voyageurs, o règne la liberté, et o chacun déploie son humeur sans cérémonie et sans contrainte."
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request