Overview
The Surgeon's Daughter is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott and published in 1898. Set in the mid-18th century, the story revolves around the character of Quentin Durward, a young Scottish adventurer who travels to France in search of fortune and adventure. While in France, he becomes embroiled in a plot involving the kidnapping of a young woman, Eveline, who is the daughter of a renowned Scottish surgeon.As Quentin sets out to rescue Eveline, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a band of robbers, a group of traveling players, and a wealthy French nobleman. Along the way, he falls in love with Eveline, but is forced to confront a series of challenges and obstacles in order to win her hand.The Surgeon's Daughter is a classic example of historical fiction, blending elements of adventure, romance, and intrigue with vivid descriptions of life in 18th century Europe. Scott's writing is known for its rich characterizations, intricate plot twists, and evocative depictions of historical settings. The novel remains a popular read for fans of historical fiction and lovers of classic literature alike.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: 9781167251177
- ISBN-10: 1167251172
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.32 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.91 pounds
- Page Count: 658
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