Publisher's Synopsis
The Abbot is a historical fiction novel written by Sir Walter Scott, one of the most renowned Scottish authors of the 19th century. The book is part of a series called The Works of Sir Walter Scott, and is set in Scotland during the 16th century.The story follows the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, who has been imprisoned by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. Mary is aided by a group of loyal supporters, including the Abbot of St. Mary's, who is determined to help her escape and restore her to the Scottish throne.As the plot unfolds, the Abbot faces numerous obstacles, including political intrigue, religious conflict, and personal struggles. He must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, while also grappling with his own doubts and fears.Throughout the book, Scott skillfully weaves together historical fact and fiction, creating a vivid and engaging portrait of life in 16th century Scotland. The Abbot is a captivating tale of loyalty, courage, and devotion, and is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and Scottish literature.1905. Sir Walter Scott was a master of diverse talents. He was a man of letters, a dedicated historian and historiographer, a well-read translator of foreign texts, and a talented poet. Deriving most of his material from his native Scotland, its history and its legends, Scott invented and mastered what we know today as the historical novel. The Abbot, is his sequel to The Monastery (which was considered by some to be a dismal failure), takes us through the life of Roland Graeme, a comely lad who is adopted by the lady of Avenel, as her page, and someone to while away the hours with while her husband, Sir Halbert Glendinning, is away in foreign lands with the Scottish Regent Murray. After seven years Roland the upstart is banished from the castle and leaves to seek his fortune. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
