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Porteous Riots, 1736 -- Fiction Books
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Walter Scott
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Complete
"The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Complete" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1818. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's violent Porteous Riots of 1736, this tale follows Jeanie Deans, a devout young woman who undertakes an extraordinary journey on foot from Scotland to London. Her mission: to secure a royal pardon for her sister Effie, condemned to death for alleged infanticide. Navigating dangerous encounters and moral dilemmas, Jeanie must rely on her faith, courage, and eloquence to save her sister's life.
Walter Scott
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2
"The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1818. This gripping tale follows Jeanie Deans, a devout young woman who faces an agonizing moral choice when her sister Effie is condemned to death for alleged infanticide. Unable to lie in court to save her, Jeanie embarks on an epic journey by foot from Edinburgh to London, seeking a royal pardon. Along the way, she encounters danger, discovers shocking truths about her sister's missing baby, and must appeal directly to Queen Caroline for mercy.
Walter Scott
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1
"The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1818. Set against the backdrop of the 1736 Porteous Riots in Edinburgh, this tale follows two sisters whose lives take dramatically different paths. When Effie Deans faces execution for alleged infanticide, her steadfast sister Jeanie embarks on an epic journey to London to plead for royal mercy. The story weaves together historical upheaval, family loyalty, and moral conviction as Jeanie confronts dangerous obstacles in her desperate mission to save her sister from the gallows.
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