Woodstock; or, the Cavalier: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Woodstock; or, the Cavalier is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Walter (1771–1832).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Woodstock; or, the Cavalier" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1826. Set after the English Civil War, the story follows the perilous attempt to protect the fugitive Charles II from Cromwell's forces. At Woodstock Manor, mysterious supernatural events terrify parliamentary commissioners, while Royalist sympathizers risk everything to shelter the king. Family loyalties clash when Roundhead Colonel Everard must choose between duty and blood, as his uncle Sir Henry Lee and cousin Alice become entangled in the dangerous conspiracy surrounding the royal escape.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Woodstock; or, the Cavalier
- Author credits: Scott, Walter (1771–1832)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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