Publisher's Synopsis
The Heart of Midlothian is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish author, and is part of his larger body of work. This book follows the story of a young woman named Jeanie Deans, who lives in 18th century Scotland. Jeanie's sister, Effie, has been accused of infanticide and is sentenced to death. However, Jeanie is determined to save her sister and travels to London to plead for her release. Along the way, she encounters various characters and obstacles, but ultimately succeeds in her mission. The Heart of Midlothian is a complex and multi-layered novel that explores themes such as morality, justice, and forgiveness. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century Scotland, including the legal system, social hierarchy, and religious practices. This edition of the book is part of The Works of Sir Walter Scott, a collection of Scott's novels and poetry. It includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of the story. Overall, The Heart of Midlothian is a classic novel that continues to captivate readers with its compelling characters and timeless themes.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 Heart of Midlothian was a story of Jeanie Deans's journey to London to appeal on behalf of her sister who has been wrongfully charged with child murder. See the many 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.
