Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peveril_of_the_Peak Release date is 2004-06-01

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"Peveril of the Peak" by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1823. Set in 1678, it follows Julian Peveril, a Cavalier in love with Alice Bridgenorth, daughter of a Roundhead. When both Julian and his father face accusations tied to the infamous Popish Plot, their loyalties and lives hang in the balance. The story sweeps across Derbyshire's Peak District, the Isle of Man, and London, weaving together political intrigue, religious conflict, and forbidden romance during England's tumultuous Restoration period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction

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