Overview
The Surgeon's Daughter is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1827. The novel is set in 18th century Scotland and follows the story of a young surgeon named Quentin Durward, who is sent to Paris to learn from the best surgeons in the world. While there, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Isabelle, who is the daughter of a famous surgeon.As the story progresses, Quentin becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Scottish monarchy, and he must use all of his wit and skill to navigate the treacherous political landscape. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a group of bandits, a cunning spy, and a ruthless nobleman.The Surgeon's Daughter is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, and it showcases Scott's mastery of historical fiction. The novel is widely regarded as one of his finest works and has been adapted into numerous stage productions and films over the years.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781120966636
- ISBN-10: 1120966639
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: February 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.32 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.91 pounds
- Page Count: 658
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