Quentin Durward (1886)

Quentin Durward is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1823. The story is set in 15th century France and Scotland, and follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Quentin Durward, as he becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the court of King Louis XI of France. Quentin is a young Scottish nobleman who travels to France to seek his fortune, and soon finds himself caught up in the power struggles between the King and his various nobles and courtiers. Along the way, Quentin falls in love with the beautiful Isabelle de Croye, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen of France, and must navigate the treacherous waters of courtly intrigue in order to win her hand. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and politics, as well as its memorable characters and exciting plot twists. It is considered one of Scott's most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted for film and television numerous times over the years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.