La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 1 (of 3)

by Walter Scott

"La promessa sposa di Lammermoor, Tomo 1 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1819. Set in the Lammermuir Hills of Scotland around the Act of Union of 1707, it tells the tragic love story between young Lucy Ashton and Edgar Ravenswood, whose family lost their estate to Lucy's ambitious father. As their forbidden romance blossoms, Lucy's manipulative mother schemes to destroy their engagement and force Lucy into a politically advantageous marriage, setting in motion events that will lead to devastating consequences.