The Fortunes of Nigel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Fortunes of Nigel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Fortunes of Nigel" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1822. Set in 1620s London, it follows young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt as he travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honor.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fortunes of Nigel
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- James I, 1603-1625 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- James I, King of England, 1566-1625 -- Fiction
- London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
- Scots -- England -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Historical Fiction
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