Peveril of the Peak by Walter Scott
"Peveril of the Peak" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1823. Set in 1678, it follows Julian Peveril, a Cavalier in love with Alice Bridgenorth, daughter of a Roundhead. When both Julian and his father face accusations tied to the infamous Popish Plot, their loyalties and lives hang in the balance. The story sweeps across Derbyshire's Peak District, the Isle of Man, and London, weaving together political intrigue, religious conflict,
and forbidden romance during England's tumultuous Restoration period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Peveril of the Peak |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peveril_of_the_Peak |
| Credits | Produced by Emma Wong Shee, John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5959 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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