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The Heart of Midlothian
by Walter Scott and Claire Lamont
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Overview
This novel, which has always been regarded as one of Scott's finest, opens with the Edinburgh riots of 1736. The people of the city have been infuriated by the actions of John Porteous, Captain of the Guard, and when they hear that his death has been reprieved by the distant monarch they ignore the Queen and resolve to take their own revenge. At the center of the story is Edinburgh's forbidding Tolbooth prison, known by all as the Heart of Midlothian.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Customers Also Bought
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- ISBN-13: 9780199538393
- ISBN-10: 0199538395
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publish Date: February 2009
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 624
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