Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Romances of the Author of Waverley V1: Ivanhoe (1822) is a novel written by Walter Scott. It is a classic historical romance novel set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. The story follows the adventures of the brave knight Ivanhoe, who returns from the Crusades to find his homeland in turmoil. The Saxons and Normans are at odds, and Ivanhoe must navigate the treacherous political landscape to help his people. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful Lady Rowena, but their love is complicated by the fact that she is betrothed to another man. The novel is filled with action, intrigue, and romance, and it is considered one of Scott's greatest works. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or classic romance novels.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.
