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Set against the backdrop of 17th century religious strife in Southern Scotland, the story follows young soldier Henry Morton as he navigates the conflict between the Covenanters and Cavaliers. His victory in a competitive event hosted by Lady Margaret Bellenden ignites tensions, leading him to defend a bullied man and ultimately become an outlaw. Blending romance, action, and adventure, the novel explores relevant themes of religious struggle and societal conflict while showcasing Scott's engaging prose and rich Scottish dialect, making it accessible for contemporary readers.
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Old Mortality, Walter Scott
- Language
- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Old Mortality
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Scott
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781513206004
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 17th century religious strife in Southern Scotland, the story follows young soldier Henry Morton as he navigates the conflict between the Covenanters and Cavaliers. His victory in a competitive event hosted by Lady Margaret Bellenden ignites tensions, leading him to defend a bullied man and ultimately become an outlaw. Blending romance, action, and adventure, the novel explores relevant themes of religious struggle and societal conflict while showcasing Scott's engaging prose and rich Scottish dialect, making it accessible for contemporary readers.