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Scotland -- History -- 1660-1688 -- Fiction Books
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Walter Scott
Old Mortality, Complete
"Old Mortality, Complete" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. Set in southwest Scotland during the turbulent Covenanter period of 1679, it follows Henry Morton, a young man caught between his love for a Royalist woman and his involvement in a Presbyterian uprising. Through battles at Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge, Morton navigates conflicting loyalties while religious extremism threatens both sides. Scott weaves together romance, political intrigue, and the passionate—often fanatical—struggle for religious freedom in seventeenth-century Scotland.
Walter Scott
Old Mortality, Volume 1.
"Old Mortality, Volume 1." by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. Set in southwest Scotland during the turbulent 1679 Covenanter uprisings, it follows Henry Morton, a young man caught between love and loyalty when he becomes entangled in religious rebellion. After defending a fugitive assassin, Morton joins the Presbyterian Covenanters in their battles against Royalist forces, though his moderate beliefs clash with extremists on both sides. His involvement threatens his romance with Edith Bellenden, whose family supports the Crown.
Walter Scott
Old Mortality, Volume 2.
"Old Mortality, Volume 2." by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. This continuation plunges deeper into Scotland's turbulent Covenanter uprising of 1679. Henry Morton faces impossible choices between his love for Royalist Edith Bellenden and his reluctant alliance with rebel forces. As religious extremism intensifies on both sides, Morton navigates factional disputes among the Covenanters while witnessing their crushing defeat at Bothwell Bridge. Scott weaves together romance, political conflict, and the tragic consequences of fanaticism in a nation torn apart by opposing beliefs.
Walter Scott
I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 1
"I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 1" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. Set during the 1679-1689 conflict between Scottish Covenanters and King Charles II, it follows Henry Morton as he confronts religious fanaticism on both sides. After witnessing government soldiers' brutal violations against his countrymen, Morton joins the moderate Covenanters to defend religious freedom and Scottish rights. The story unfolds against the violent backdrop of Scotland's Killing Time, exploring faith, loyalty, and conscience amid civil war.
Walter Scott
I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 3
"I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 3" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. Set during the 1679-1689 conflict between Scottish Covenanters and King Charles II, it follows Henry Morton as he navigates a brutal religious war. Disillusioned by both fanatical Puritan extremists and government soldiers who commit atrocities against innocent Scots, Morton must choose sides. He joins the Covenanters to defend religious freedom and his people's rights, while struggling to maintain a moderate stance amid escalating violence and bloodshed.
Walter Scott
I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 2
"I Puritani di Scozia, vol. 2" by Walter Scott is a historical novel published in 1816. Set during the 1679-1689 conflict between Scottish Covenanters and King Charles II, it follows Henry Morton as he navigates a brutal world of religious fanaticism and political violence. After discovering government soldiers violating Scottish rights, Morton joins the moderate wing of the Covenanter rebellion. Caught between extremist puritans and oppressive royalist forces, he must defend religious freedom while maintaining his principles in a land torn apart by intolerance and bloodshed.
Fredrik Dentz
Kuolemaan tuomittu : $b Kertomus Skotlannin vapaussodan ajoilta
"Kuolemaan tuomittu: Kertomus Skotlannin vapaussodan ajoilta" by Fredrik Dentz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the late 17th century during the tumultuous times of the Scottish War of Independence, focusing on Sir John Cochrane, a nobleman who grapples with the responsibilities of leadership and the struggles for Scotland's freedom. The story immerses readers in the conflicts and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, as they navigate loyalty, betrayal, and the fight for national liberation. At the start of the story, we meet Sir John Cochrane, who is deeply troubled as he walks along the rugged Scottish coast. He encounters a Scottish warrior who implores him to take up arms against the tyrannical King James II, who threatens their homeland. Reluctantly, Cochrane exhibits a mixture of pride and caution, expressing his internal conflict about rallying support for a cause that seems doomed. The opening establishes a tense atmosphere where themes of bravery and the weight of leadership are introduced, setting the stage for the ensuing battle for Scotland's independence. As the scene unfolds, we witness Sir John's interaction with the warrior that hints at larger plans taking shape as both men contemplate the desperate need for a united front against their oppressors.
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