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,
Darsie's friend, Alan Fairford sets out to rescue him, unaware of
the situation he is soon to enter. After further discussion and
investigation, Darsie finds out that Redgauntlet kidnapped him and
summoned the Jacobites in order to amass a small army. Determined
to start a third Jacobite uprising in Scotland, Redgauntlet tries
to convince Darsie of his cause, and attempts to arouse morale and
confidence among the movement members. However, not all of the
Jacobites are as dedicated as Redgauntlet, and as the days drag on,
they even begin to suspect that there is a spy among them. With
conflict, hilarity, and interesting characters, Redgauntlet: A Tale
of the 18th Century by Sir Walter Scott is a clever and haunting
read. Partially written as an epistolary novel, Redgauntlet: A Tale
of the 18th Century depicts fascinating and authentic Scottish
dialect and syntax, as well as enlightening modern readers on the
spirit of certain political movements in Scottish history. This
humorous and gripping tale has been adapted for television, radio,
and even a mini film series, demonstrating that even though it
depicts an imagined historic event, Redgauntlet: A Tale of the 18th
Century is still relevant and appealing to modern audiences. This
edition of Redgauntlet: A Tale of the 18th Century by Sir Walter
Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed
in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of Redgauntlet: A Tale of the 18th
Century crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of
Sir Walter Scott's literature.
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