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The Highland Widow

The Highland Widow

Scott, Walter

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1425471978
ISBN13: 9781425471972
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.14 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Highland Widow is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, originally published in 1827. The story takes place in the Scottish Highlands and follows the life of a young woman named Alice, who becomes a widow after her husband is killed in a battle between the English and the Scottish clans. Alice is left to raise her son, Henry, on her own and struggles to make ends meet. She is forced to leave her home and move to a new village, where she meets a group of Jacobite rebels who are fighting for Scottish independence. Alice becomes involved in their cause and must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the time.The novel is a historical romance that explores themes of love, loss, and patriotism. It also sheds light on the complex history of Scotland and the struggles of the Highland people during the 18th century. Overall, The Highland Widow is a gripping and emotional tale that showcases Sir Walter Scott's skill as a writer and his deep understanding of Scottish culture and history.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chronicles of the Canongate; Highland Widow; Two Drovers; Surgeon�������s Daughter; My Aunt Margaret�������s Mirror; Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419179853.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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