Based on true events, The Heart of a Mid-Lothian depicts two
stories. The first regards the Porteous Riots of 1736 in Edinburgh,
Scotland. After the execution of two smugglers, a riot breaks out
in Edinburgh. Unable to control the crowd and impatient, Captain
John Porteous, the captain of the city guards, ordered his soldiers
to fire into the crowd, murdering civilians. While this disbanded
the original riot, the captain's actions soon warrant serious
consequences as the civilians demand justice. Next, the story of
Jeanie Doss unfolds. Born into a lower class, Jeanie had a humble
upbringing, and is a very devout Presbyterian. After a tragic
incident leads to her sister being wrongly accused of murdering a
baby, Jeanie is determined to help her sister in the most virtuous
and just way she can imagine. Traveling mostly on foot, Jeanie
decides to go to London, in hopes of meeting with the queen.
Determined to obtain justice for her sister, Jeanie fights to
receive a royal pardon on her sister's behalf, clearing her name.
First published in 1818, Sir Walter Scott wrote The Heart of a
Mid-Lothian to be an imaginative depiction of actual events. Tied
together by common themes, these two stories form a moving and
shocking narrative. With themes of class, government brutality,
social injustice, and religion, The Heart of a Mid-Lothian explores
timeless topics that remain to be relevant and compelling. Praised
for the masterful and intimate portrayal of Jeanie's character, The
Heart of a Mid-Lothian is descriptive, authentic, and captivating.
This edition of The Heart of a Mid-Lothian by Sir Walter Scott now
features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that
is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of The Heart of a Mid-Lothian 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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