Edgar’s family and their home, Ravenswood, is well-respected and
revered by the people of Scotland, until their political
endorsement invites controversy. When Edgar’s father is stripped
of his noble title due for supporting King James VII, Lucy’s
father, Sir William, buys their family estate. Meant to be the
rightful master of Ravenswood, Edgar is livid, and feels that his
family legacy has been usurped. Soon dreaming of getting vengeance,
Edgar is set to the destroy Sir Williams, until he meets his
daughter. Named Lucy, Sir William’s daughter is beautiful and
kind, and she and Edgar become almost instantly attracted to each
other. After renouncing his original plans of revenge, Edgar and
Lucy are happy together, though not everyone is pleased with their
relationship. Lady Ashton, Sir William’s wife has a plan of her
own. Hoping to force Lucy into a marriage that would be politically
advantageous for the family. Determined to achieve her goal, Lady
Ashton manipulates and deceives to break the couple apart, and bend
Lucy to her will. The young couple try to overcome Lady Ashton’s
trickery, leading to misunderstandings, serious accusations, and
dangerous duels. Featuring compelling characters,
miscommunications, duels, and murder attempts, The Bride of
Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott is clever and dramatic, capturing
the attention of its readers. First published just over two hundred
years ago, the Bride of Lammermoor provides an interesting
representation of the social and political affairs of historic
South-East Scotland. Paired with the rich prose and captivating
narrative, this immersive setting crafts an unforgettable reading
experience for modern audiences. This edition of The Bride of
Lammermoor 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 The Bride of
Lammermoor crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of
Sir Walter Scott’s literature.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
September 2021 |
Authors: |
Walter Sir Scott
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0788-9 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-5132-0788-1 |
Barcode: |
9781513207889 |
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