Chronicles of the Canongate: Saint Valentines Day or the Fair Maid of Perth (1832)

By Sir Walter Scott

Book Overview

""Chronicles of the Canongate: Saint Valentine's Day or The Fair Maid of Perth"" is a novel written by Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott, and was first published in 1832. The story is set in the medieval Scottish town of Perth and follows the romantic adventures of a young woman named Catherine Glover, also known as ""the Fair Maid of Perth."" Catherine is courted by two men, Henry Smith, a wealthy armorer, and Conachar, the son of a Highland chieftain. The novel also features political intrigue, as the Duke of Rothesay, heir to the Scottish throne, becomes embroiled in a conspiracy against his father, King Robert III. The book is part of Scott's ""Tales of My Landlord"" series and is known for its vivid portrayal of Scottish history and culture, as well as its engaging characters and romantic plot. Overall, ""Chronicles of the Canongate: Saint Valentine's Day or The Fair Maid of Perth"" is a classic work of Scottish literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112017659X
• ISBN13: 9781120176592
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"