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Quentin Durward is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Quentin Durward" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1823. Set in 1468 France, it follows a Scottish archer who joins King Louis XI's guard and becomes entangled in dangerous medieval politics. When tasked with escorting a Burgundian heiress fleeing a forced marriage, Quentin must navigate treacherous alliances between Louis and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Amid political intrigue, rebellion, and betrayal, the young archer's courage will be tested as he protects the noblewoman from those who would use her as a pawn.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Quentin Durward
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Charles, Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 -- Fiction
- France -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Louis XI, King of France, 1423-1483 -- Fiction
- Scots -- France -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Historical Fiction
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