Quentin Durward (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Sir Walter Scott

Overview

Quentin Durward has come to France to seek his fortune. While escorting the Countess Isabelle de Corye to the castle of the Bishop of Liege, Durward foils an attempt to have the Countess abducted. Murder and a desperate escape follow, and ultimately, Durward must fight a dangerous battle to win the hand of the fair lady.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411435957
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	02/22/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	588
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer generally credited with being one of the chief inventors and innovators of the historical novel. Scott was one of the first English-language writers to have a truly international career. He was immensely popular during his lifetime, and his books are still widely read today. Scott authored the noted novels Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverly.