Publisher's Synopsis
""The Pirate"" is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish author, and is part of his larger body of work. The story is set in the late 17th century and revolves around the lives of two main characters, a pirate named Captain Cleveland and a young woman named Minna Troil. The novel is set on the Shetland Islands, off the coast of Scotland, and follows the adventures of the two characters as they navigate through the rough seas and treacherous waters of the North Sea.The story begins with the arrival of Captain Cleveland on the island of Zetland, where he meets Minna and her family. The two characters are instantly drawn to each other, but their romance is complicated by the fact that Cleveland is a pirate and Minna is a respectable young woman from a prominent family. As the story unfolds, the two characters are forced to confront their feelings for each other, as well as the dangers and challenges that come with life on the high seas.""The Pirate"" is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor. It is also a vivid portrayal of life in the 17th century, with detailed descriptions of the landscapes, customs, and traditions of the Shetland Islands. The novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction and has been widely praised for its engaging characters, vivid storytelling, and rich historical detail. It is a must-read for fans of adventure stories, historical fiction, and the works of Sir Walter Scott.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 action of The Pirate takes place in Shetland and Orkney in the last years of the seventeenth century. The plot hinges on an illicit relationship and is dominated by obsessed women and dark men twisted by their criminality. 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.