Peveril of the Peak [Paperback]

Sir Walter Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2002

Sir Geoffrey Peveril, an old Cavalier, and Major Bridgenorth, a fanatical Puritan, are neighboring landowners in Derbyshire, and though of widely different opinions and modes of life, have been connected by ties of reciprocal kindness in the days of the Civil War. Julian, the son of Sir Geoffrey, and Alic, the daughter of Bridgenorth, are deeply in love. The recrudescence of bitter political feeling during the period of the 'Popish plot' brings the parents into acute conflict. The author draws elaborate portraits of Charles II and Buckingham, and gives glimpses of Titus Oates, Colonel Blood and Sir Geoffrey Hudson. This edition includes an introduction by the author. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), began his career writing narrative poetry, and later re-launched his career as a novelist. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The standard of work is to be commended highly. It is also a testament to the perseverance of the editor herself in producing such an exemplary volume to a new readership. -- Anthony Mandal Studies in Hogg and His World Reviving... a seldom remembered novel, the editor invite[s] us to share [her] vision of an energetically creative Scott whose imaginative works can still surprise and affect us. -- Regina Hewitt Scottish Literary Review The standard of work is to be commended highly. It is also a testament to the perseverance of the editor herself in producing such an exemplary volume to a new readership. Reviving... a seldom remembered novel, the editor invite[s] us to share [her] vision of an energetically creative Scott whose imaginative works can still surprise and affect us. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Alison Lumsden is a Lecturer in English in the University of Aberdeen.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 604 pages
• Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL) (September 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410100375
• ISBN-13: 978-1410100375
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,047,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)