Publisher's Synopsis
Peveril of the Peak is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1823. Set during the reign of Charles II, it tells the story of a royalist family torn apart by political and personal rivalries. With its vivid descriptions of seventeenth-century England and its memorable cast of characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of Scott's work and historical fiction in general.
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