Publisher's Synopsis
The Heart of Midlothian is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish author, and is part of his collection of works. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Jeanie and Effie Deans. Jeanie is a pious and virtuous young woman who lives with her family in a small village near Edinburgh, while her sister Effie is a beautiful and headstrong young woman who has fallen in love with a man named George Staunton. However, Effie is accused of murdering her newborn child and is imprisoned in Edinburgh's notorious jail, the Heart of Midlothian.Jeanie is determined to save her sister from execution and embarks on a journey to Edinburgh to plead for her sister's life. Along the way, she meets many colorful characters, including a highwayman named Madge Wildfire and a lawyer named Mr. Saddletree. Jeanie's journey is fraught with danger and obstacles, but she perseveres and eventually reaches Edinburgh, where she must navigate the corrupt legal system and convince the authorities of her sister's innocence.The Heart of Midlothian is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and justice, and is considered one of Scott's finest works. It is a vivid portrayal of life in 18th-century Scotland, with its rich historical detail and colorful characters. The novel explores themes of family, class, and morality, and is a testament to Scott's mastery of the historical novel genre.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.
