Peveril of the Peak: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Peveril of the Peak is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Peveril of the Peak" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1823. Set in 1678, it follows Julian Peveril, a Cavalier in love with Alice Bridgenorth, daughter of a Roundhead. When both Julian and his father face accusations tied to the infamous Popish Plot, their loyalties and lives hang in the balance. The story sweeps across Derbyshire's Peak District, the Isle of Man, and London, weaving together political intrigue, religious conflict, and forbidden romance during England's tumultuous Restoration period.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Peveril of the Peak
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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