Sir Walter: 276 books

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.

A certain degree of success, real or supposed, in the delineation of Queen Mary, naturally induced the author to attempt something similar respecting "her sister and her foe," the celebrated Elizabeth. He will not, however, pretend to have approached the task with the same feelings; for...

This story first appeared in Scott's 1827 collection, Chronicles of the Canongate. The narrator tells the tale of a woman who is left a widow after her freebooting husband’s murder by redcoats. She attempts to raise their son in his father’s image—but as Scotland’s splendor fades, her son makes plans of his own.

On the night Harry Bertram is born, astrologer Guy Mannering, a house guest of the Bertrams, predicts young Harry’s future. Five years later, Mannering’s prophecy is fulfilled, and Harry is kidnapped by plotters who want to rob him of his inheritance. Scott’s gripping tale follows Harry’s battle through the years to claim his rightful inheritance.

This is an exciting story of the adventures of knights and their followers in England ruled by King Richard, the Lion Heart. It is a dangerous time for the country because the noble king is away fighting enemies in a foreign land; while at home, his greedy dissatisfied brother is plotting to grab the...

Set in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Elizabethan period, The Monastery explores the conflict between the Catholics and Reformists, which imperils a monastery. A love affair plays out against the backdrop of the turbulent era, and a religious community rebels against the new doctrines as the Protestant Reformation takes hold.

"Ivanhoe" is set at the time of the Norman Conquest when Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to claim his inheritance and the love of Rowena and becomes involved in the struggle between Richard Coeur de Lion and his Norman brother John. The gripping narrative is structured by a series of conflicts:...

Christmas Summary Classics This series contains summary of Classic books such as Emma, Arne, Arabian Nights, Pride and prejudice, Tower of London, Wealth of Nations etc. Each book is specially crafted after reading complete book in less than 30 pages. One who wants to get joy of book reading especially...

The scene of "A Legend of Montrose" is laid "during the period of that great and bloody Civil War which agitated Britain during the 17th century," and which finally cost Charles I his kingdom and head. In the Scottish Highlands the struggle lay between the Covenanters who adhered...

Contents Red cap tales from "Waverley" -- Red cap tales from "Guy Mannering" -- Red cap tales from "Rob Roy" -- Red cap tales from "The antiquary."