Quentin Durward

Autori

• Walter Scott

Parametri

• 450 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Classici
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of 15th-century France, the story follows Quentin Durward, a Scottish archer who becomes embroiled in royal intrigue after saving King Louis XI from a boar attack. His bravery earns him a vital role in protecting Isabelle de Croye, a Burgundian heiress targeted by the ambitious Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold. As Quentin and Isabelle's love blossoms, they confront treachery and danger, revealing a rich tapestry of action and moral dilemmas woven through Scott's engaging narrative.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021