Publisher's Synopsis
The Bride of Lammermoor is a novel written by Scottish author Walter Scott, first published in 1819. The story is set in the late 17th century in Lammermoor, Scotland, and follows the tragic love story of Lucy Ashton and Edgar Ravenswood, two members of rival families.Lucy Ashton is the daughter of Sir William Ashton, a wealthy and powerful man who is determined to secure a high-status marriage for his daughter. However, Lucy is in love with Edgar Ravenswood, the last surviving member of the Ravenswood family, who has fallen on hard times and is living in poverty.Despite their families' bitter feud, Lucy and Edgar secretly pledge their love to each other. However, their happiness is short-lived as Sir William Ashton and his political allies conspire to break up the relationship and force Lucy into a loveless marriage with another man.As the wedding day approaches, Lucy's mental health begins to deteriorate, and she becomes increasingly unhinged. On the night of her wedding, tragedy strikes, and the novel ends in a shocking and violent climax.The Bride of Lammermoor is a powerful and haunting tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, and is considered one of Scott's greatest works. It has been adapted into several stage productions, operas, and films, and continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and vivid storytelling.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.
