Redgauntlet, the Betrothed, the Talisman (1846)

By Sir Walter Scott

Book Overview

Redgauntlet, The Betrothed, The Talisman is a collection of three historical novels written by Scottish author Sir Walter Scott and published in 1846. The first novel, Redgauntlet, is set in the 18th century and follows the story of a young man named Alan Fairford, who becomes embroiled in political intrigue and a Jacobite rebellion. The second novel, The Betrothed, is set in 16th century Scotland and tells the story of a young woman named Eveline Neville, who is forced into a marriage against her will and must navigate dangerous political and religious tensions. The third novel, The Talisman, is set during the Third Crusade and follows the story of a Christian knight named Sir Kenneth, who must navigate treacherous alliances and battles in order to protect a Muslim leader. Scott's novels are known for their vivid historical detail and complex characters, and Redgauntlet, The Betrothed, The Talisman is no exception. This collection is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in Scottish and medieval history.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: 1167245423
• ISBN13: 9781167245428
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 776 Pages
• Weight: 2.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"