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James I, King of England, 1566-1625 -- Fiction Books
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Walter Scott
The Fortunes of Nigel
"The Fortunes of Nigel" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1822. Set in 1620s London, it follows young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt as he travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honor.
Walter Scott
Nigelin vaiheet: Historiallinen romaani kuningas Jaakko I:n ajoilta
"Nigelin vaiheet: Historiallinen romaani kuningas Jaakko I:n ajoilta" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1822. Young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt travels to London to reclaim his father's debt from the King, hoping to save his mortgaged estate. But powerful nobles have their own designs on his land. Drawn into the treacherous world of the royal court, Nigel faces dangerous enemies and must navigate the vices of aristocracy while seeking refuge in London's shadowy districts. His fate becomes entangled with unexpected allies, mysterious women, and courtly intrigue.
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