{ "item_title" : "The Fair Maid of Perth", "item_author" : [" Walter Scott "], "item_description" : "The Fair Maid of Perth: Anne of Geierstein is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1846. The novel is set in 14th century Scotland and tells the story of Catherine Glover, a beautiful and virtuous young woman known as the Fair Maid of Perth. Catherine is courted by two men, Henry Smith and Conachar, a Highland chieftain. The novel is also intertwined with the story of Anne of Geierstein, a Swiss noblewoman who is seeking refuge in Scotland after being accused of witchcraft. The novel is divided into five parts, each with its own subplot. Part one introduces the main characters and their relationships, while part two focuses on the conflict between Henry and Conachar. Part three sees the introduction of Anne of Geierstein and her mysterious powers, while part four delves deeper into the supernatural elements of the story. The final part brings all the subplots together and resolves the conflicts.The Fair Maid of Perth: Anne of Geierstein is known for its vivid descriptions of medieval Scotland and its characters. It is also notable for its exploration of themes such as love, honor, and the supernatural. The novel is considered one of Scott's lesser-known works, but is still widely read and studied today.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/724/290/1167242904_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "46.95", "online_price" : "46.95", "our_price" : "46.95", "club_price" : "46.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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