Author |
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
Title |
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2
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Note |
Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2" by Walter Scott is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around themes of justice, compassion, and familial loyalty, primarily focusing on Jeanie Deans, who embarks on a perilous journey to London in a desperate attempt to save her sister Effie from execution for a crime she believes she did not commit. At the start of the novel, the narrative unfolds in the aftermath of a harrowing courtroom scene where Effie is condemned. Jeanie, feeling an intense sense of responsibility and love for her sister, resolves to seek mercy from the king and queen. Her determination leads her to gather provisions for her journey while ensuring her father is cared for in her absence. The opening chapters eloquently depict Jeanie's inner conflict and heroic resolve, paving the way for an exploration of her character as she steps into a male-dominated world to fight for her family's honor amidst societal prejudices and legal obstacles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Historical fiction
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Subject |
Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
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Sisters -- Fiction
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Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
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Legal stories
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Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction
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Women travelers -- Fiction
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Scots -- England -- Fiction
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Porteous Riots, 1736 -- Fiction
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Women prisoners -- Fiction
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Subject |
Pardon -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
6943 |
Release Date |
Aug 20, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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